Joy Tamarind Chutney Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC is recalling Joy Tamarind Chutney (8 oz, best by 09/30/22) because it contains high levels of undeclared sulfites, which can pose a serious health risk to sensitive individuals.
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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving an undeclared allergen (sulfites) on a food product with significant potential for harm to sensitive individuals. Although no illnesses or injuries are explicitly reported in the source text, the hazard is a known allergen that poses risk of serious allergic reaction, which meets the High/Score 3 criterion.
Plain-English summary
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC is recalling Joy Tamarind Chutney (8 oz, 228g, best by 09/30/22, UPC 6 80617 60406 0) distributed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. The product contains high levels of undeclared sulfites.
Sulfites are a food additive that can cause severe allergic reactions in people who are sensitive or allergic to sulfites. Consumers who have sulfite sensitivity should not consume this product.
Consumers who purchased this product should stop eating it and discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund. Anyone who has consumed this product and experienced symptoms of an allergic reaction should consult a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1. "***JOY***Tamarind Chutney***NET WT 8 OZ (228g)***06.19 BEST BY 093022***INGREDIENTS: TAMARIND TOMATOES, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, STABILIZERS (GUAR, TRAGAGANTH AND XANTHAN), CITIRC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AS PRESERVATIVE.***Distributed by: Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.***48-80 Maspeth Ave.
- Manufacturer
- Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
- Category
- Food — Condiments / Sauces
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)
- 06.19 BEST BY 093022 UPC: 6 80617 60406 0
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Joy Gourmet Foods LLC. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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