The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0024-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

Neera's Tikka Curry Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Soy

Cinnabar Specialty Foods is recalling Neera's Tikka Curry Simmering Sauce because it contains undeclared milk and soy ingredients.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on common allergens (milk and soy), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cinnabar Specialty Foods, Inc. is recalling 79 cases of Neera's Tikka Curry Rich and Creamy All Natural Simmering Sauce, 16 fluid ounces. The product is packaged in jars and distributed nationwide to specific states including Montana, California, Arizona, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, Utah, Georgia, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Florida, Missouri, and Idaho.

The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared sub-ingredients of milk and soy. These are common allergens that are not listed on the product labeling. The affected units have expiration dates of 09/06/12, 11/28/12, 02/07/13, 04/26/13, and 05/05/13, and carry the UPC 7-3778516002-4.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific expiration dates and UPC listed above. Individuals with milk or soy allergies should avoid consuming the product. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Neera's Tikka Curry Rich and Creamy All Natural Simmering Sauce, 16 fluid ounces/ 473 ml. Packaged in jar. Packaged at 12/16oz units/case. Product labeling reads in part:" NEERA'S TIKKA CURRY Rich and Creamy All Natural Simmering Sauce***Just add meat, fish or vegetables!***16
Manufacturer
Cinnabar Specialty Foods Inc
Category
Food — Sauces
Hazard
Affected units
79

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • UPC: 7-3778516002-4 EXPIRATION NUMBERS: 09/06/12
  • 11/28/12
  • 02/07/13
  • 04/26/13 and 05/05/13

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 18 states specifically:

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