Shakti Group Recalls Asafoetida Powder for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Shakti Group USA LLC is recalling approximately 10,000 bottles of L.G. Compounded Asafoetida Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia.
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 source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Shakti Group USA LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 10,000 bottles of L.G. Compounded Asafoetida Powder, Lot 2323. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is available in 50g and 100g bottles and was manufactured by Laljee Godhoo & Co. in India.
The recalled product was distributed in New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1) COMPOUNDED ASAFOETIDA POWDER L.G.¿, NET WT. 50g (1.75OZ.), MANUFACTURED BY: LALJEE GODHOO & CO. 213, Samuel Street, Mumbai - 400 003, (INDIA) MANUFACTURED AT: LALJEE GODHOO & CO. Plot No. 53/4, Road 7/15, M.I.D.C.,Andheri (E). Mumbai - 400 093. (INDIA) Lot No., Pkd & Best Be
- Manufacturer
- SHAKTI GROUP USA LLC
- Category
- Food — Spices / Herbs
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10,000
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 2323
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