The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1212-2019·Announced 2019-03-20

Joy Natural Tamarind Concentrate Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Joy Gourmet Foods LLC is recalling Joy Natural Tamarind Concentrate because the product contains undeclared sulfites. The recall affects 14 oz and 32 oz bottles distributed in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.

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 (undeclared sulfites) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Joy Gourmet Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Joy Natural Tamarind Concentrate. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared sulfites, which are a common food allergen. The affected products are the 14 FL OZ (400g) size with UPC 6 80617 60020 8 and the 32 FL Oz (915g) size with UPC 6 80617 60021 5.

The recall covers products with the following codes and dates: 0306 (3/6/2019), 0314 (3/14/2019), 0614 (6/14/2019), 0717 (7/17/2019), 01022 (10/22/2019), and 01211 (12/14/2019). The product was distributed in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.

Consumers with these products should check their labels for the specific UPCs and dates listed above. Individuals with sulfite sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. Consumers may contact the recalling firm for further information or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
JOY NATURAL TAMARIND CONCENTRATE Net Wt.: 14FL OZ. (400g), UPC: 6 80617 60020 8 and Net Wt.: 32 FL Oz. (915g) UPC: 6 80617 60021 5
Manufacturer
JOY GOURMET FOODS LLC
Category
Food — Condiments / Sauces
Hazard

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 (11)

  • 0306
  • 0314
  • 0614
  • 0717
  • 01022
  • 01211 3/6/2019
  • 3/14/2019
  • 6/14/2019
  • 7/17/2019
  • 10/22/2019
  • 12/14/2019

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 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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