The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0941-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

MTR Masala Sambar Powder Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Shri Shiva Foods Inc is recalling MTR Masala Sambar Powder because it appears to contain Salmonella and was distributed prior to FDA release.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4, and the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a product distributed prior to FDA release elevates the severity to Critical (5) per the rubric criteria for significant health risks.

Plain-English summary

Shri Shiva Foods Inc is recalling MTR Masala Sambar Powder, Net Quantity: 200g. The recall involves 20 cartons containing 66 units of the product. The specific lot number is 15J27C, with a manufacture date of 27.10.15.

The firm distributed the product prior to FDA release for an article which appears to contain Salmonella. The product was subject to Import Alert #99-19. The distribution pattern indicates the product was sent to New York and Ohio through one wholesale store in each state.

Consumers who purchased this specific lot of MTR Masala Sambar Powder should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
MTR MASALA Sambar Powder, Net Quantity: 200g

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)

  • LOT NO: 15J27C MFD. 27.10.15

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: