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          Al Amir Fresh Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Hummus Dip Products and Undeclared Milk in Tzatziki Cucumber YogurtRecalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
    
  
  
  Al Amir Fresh Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Hummus Dip Products and Undeclared Milk in Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt

  
    
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  Company Announcement Date:
             January 19, 2024

                          FDA Publish Date: 
               January 20, 2024
                                    Product Type: 
              Food & Beverages
                          Reason for Announcement:
              Recall Reason Description
              Undeclared Sesame & Milk

            Company Name: 
              Al Amir Fresh Foods

            Brand Name:
              Brand Name(s)
          Al Amir Fresh Foods

            Product Description:
              Product Description
          Hummus Dip & Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt   
Company Announcement



Al Amir Fresh Foods of Milwaukie, Oregon is recalling Al Amir brand hummus dip products due to undeclared sesame and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt due to undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Al Amir brand hummus dip products and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt have 45-day shelf life if refrigerated and packaged in a round clear plastic container and a clear lid with label. The recalled products with the affected Best By Dates are listed in the table below and product were last distributed to retail stores in Oregon and Washington on 01/17/2024.

Product
			Net Wt.
			UPC
			Affected Best By Dates rangeClassic Hummus Creamy Garbanzo
			8oz.
			7 55134 12341 4
			All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024Harissa Spicy Hummus With a Kick
			8oz.
			7 55134 12352 0
			All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024Baba Ghannooj Grilled Eggplant
			8oz.
			7 55134 12342 1
			All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt
			8oz.
			8 55134 12351 3
			All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024

No illnesses or deaths have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Al Amir hummus labels declare tahini but do not declare sesame and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt label declares sour cream & yogurt but does not declare milk. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Customers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk are urged not to consume these products and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 503-780-0340 or send email to lydiapack3@gmail.com from 8am-4:30pm PST, Monday-Friday.





Company Contact Information
  
  
    Consumers:       

                 Lydia Massaad
        
                 503-780-0340
        
                 lydiapack3@gmail.com



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                                                                                  Content current as of:
      01/20/2024
               
             
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