Nutri-brand sesame seeds are recalled

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of Nutri-Foods-brand 50-pound packages of unhulled organic sesame seeds due to a health hazard.

Nutri-Foods Inc. of Royal Oak, Mich., said the seeds might be contaminated with salmonella -- a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

The recalled sesame seeds have product SKU No.170 and a "packed on" date of "December 28" printed on the packaging. The product was sold from about Dec. 15 through Jan. 28.

Consumers with questions can call Nutri-Foods at 248-541-6820 and ask for John B. or Judy.

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