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DSCP-FTW February 28, 2024 

ALFOODACT 2024-014 

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Roland Foods, LLC Recalls Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds) 16 Oz. 

Because of Possible Health Risk

1. REFERENCE: DHA-MSR 6025.01/AR 40-660/ DLAR 6025.01/NAVSUPINST 

10110.8D/AFI 48-161_IP/MCO 10110.38D, DOD Hazardous Food & Nonprescription Drug 

Recall System, 6 September 2018. 

2. COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Roland Foods, LLC (“Roland Foods”) of New York, 

New York is recalling a specific production code of Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame 

Seeds) 16 oz. because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism 

which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, 

and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often 

experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare 

circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream 

and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), 

endocarditis and arthritis. 

Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds) 16 oz. was distributed to many states through 

retail stores and foodservice outlets. The product was distributed by Roland Foods from 

September 2023 through January 2024. 

To date, Roland Foods has received no reports of illness related to the recalled product. 

The recall was as the result of a routine sampling program by the Michigan Department of 

Agriculture and Rural Development, which revealed that the product tested positive for 

Salmonella. The company has ceased distribution of the product and has initiated an 

investigation in partnership with the manufacturer as to the root cause of the problem. 

3. PRODUCTS AFFECTED: This recall ONLY APPLIES to Roland® Tahini (100% Ground 

Sesame Seeds) 16 oz., Batch Number P024581, Production Code X0419, UPC Number 

10041224701509, with a Best By Date of October 19, 2024. The product can be identified by the 

UPC, found under the barcode on the back of the product, or by the Production Code and Best 

Buy Date printed in black ink on the label near the top of the bottle. 
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4. PRODUCT LABELS/PICTURES: 

 

 

 5. CONTACT INFORMATION: Consumers who have purchased Roland® Tahini (100% 

Ground Sesame Seeds) 16 oz. are urged to discard any affected product. Consumers with 

questions may contact the company’s Recall Hotline at 800-622-1823. The Recall Hotline will 

be monitored from 9:00 a.m. EST – 5:00 p.m. EST.

6. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FINDINGS.

a. Army Veterinary Services and Air Force Public Health Personnel: Report negative and 

positive findings in the Veterinary Service Information Management System (VSIMS) 

Subsistence Recalls application. If you are not in one of these two groups, please use the 

instructions below (paragraphs b-d).
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b. Navy: 

1) SHIPS AT SEA: Must report positive and negative findings to supporting Veterinary 

Service unit. Are authorized to destroy or dispose of recalled products utilizing the procedures 

and reporting requirements outlined in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5302 and 6000(4), to include 

completion of a DD Form 200 and Standard Form 364. Procedures for completing the DD Form 

200 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 6001. Procedures for completing Standard Form 

364 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5300(2)(c). 

2) SHIPS IN PORT/HOMEPORTED/ASHORE GALLEYS: Supporting Veterinary 

Service unit will conduct inspection and report positive and negative findings in VSIMS 

Subsistence Recalls application. Contact the appropriate DLA Account Manager via Regional 

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) to arrange pickup of recall items. Contact your 

supporting (NAVSUP FLC) for any issues regarding PV Pickup. Proceed with the same guidance 

in the paragraph above. 

c. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractors: Report positive and negative findings to 

your Contracting Officer, Contracting Specialist, TVLS, and dscpconssafofc@dla.mil within 72-

hours. Positive Response Information required: (Vendor must provide all the following 

information): 

1) ALFOODACT 202X-XXX 

2) DLA Contract Number: 

3) Unit of Measure:

4) Quantity Currently in Stock: 

5) List of customers that received product AND (a-h) for each customer: 

a) Customer name and location: 

b) DLA Purchase Order Number:

c) Vendor Invoice Number: 

d) Item Stock number (LSN, NSN): 

e) Quantity Shipped: 

f) Date Shipped: 

g) Value of Affected Product:

h) Amount of credit due: 

d. AAFES, MWR, NEX, MCCS, DeCA, DLA, dining facilities, and all other agencies,

report your findings in accordance with the procedures outlined by your agency. 

7. If you know of others who need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Subscribe (Add 

the following to an email if the link does not work; Subject: Subscribe to Subsistence Recall 

Notifications, Email address: usarmy.jbsa.medcom.mbx.medcom-vsims@health.mil). If you no 

longer need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Unsubscribe (Add the following to an 

email if the link does not work; Subject: Unsubscribe from Subsistence Recall Notifications, 

Email address: usarmy.jbsa.medcom.mbx.medcom-vsims@health.mil).
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8. Previous recalls are available on the DLA-TS Food Safety Office website: 

https://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/Subsistence/FoodSafety/fso/ALFOODACT/. 

9. Point of contact for ALFOODACT messages is the undersigned at commercial telephone 215-

737-0329/DSN: 312-444-0329, or dscpconssafofc@dla.mil. 

 

LORENZO D. LEWIS JR.

Chief Warrant Officer Two, U.S. Army 

Consumer Safety Officer