The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0777-2025·Announced 2025-05-21

Kasundi Peeled Mango Pickle in Oil recalled for elevated lead levels

Advance Food International Inc. is recalling Kasundi Peeled Mango Pickle in Oil due to elevated lead levels detected in the product. The affected product was distributed in the Northeast.

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 source classifies this as FDA Class II. Lead contamination is a significant health hazard, particularly for children and pregnant women. No illnesses have been reported, but the hazard is not theoretical — elevated lead has been measured in the product.

Plain-English summary

Advance Food International Inc. is recalling its National brand Kasundi Peeled Mango Pickle in Oil (1 Kg / 35.27 oz / 2.20 lb net weight) because the product contains elevated levels of lead at 0.0649 mg/kg. The product is made in Pakistan and packaged in a plastic jar with a red lid.

The affected product was manufactured with a production date of March 2024 and a best-before date of February 2026, with batch number 1450329. A total of 50 cases were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions or concerns should contact Advance Food International Inc. Consumers may also report adverse reactions to the FDA online or by phone at 1-888-SAFEFOOD.

The recalled product

Product
National brand Kasundi PEELED MANGO PICKLE IN OIL; Net Wt.: 1 Kg (35.27 oz)/ 2.20lb; Ingredients: Kasundi (Peeled Mango), Canola Oil, Cabbage, Salt, Mixed Spices, Vinegar, Sodium Benzoate as preservative; Product of Pakistan; packaged in a plastic jar with a red lid
Manufacturer
Advance Food International Inc.
Hazard
  • lead-contamination

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 (1)

  • Prod Date MAR / 2024 Best Before End FEB / 2026 Batch NO 1450329

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • CT
  • MA
  • MD
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA