The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1213-2019·Announced 2019-03-20

JOY Ginger Paste Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

JOY Gourmet Foods LLC is recalling JOY Ginger Paste in 8 oz and 26 oz sizes because the product contains undeclared sulfites.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves undeclared sulfites, which is a labeling error that poses a risk to individuals with sulfite sensitivity but is not associated with reported illnesses or high-risk pathogens in this context.

Plain-English summary

JOY Gourmet Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling JOY Ginger Paste in two sizes: NET WT 8 OZ (228g) and NET WT 26 OZ (737g). The recall is due to the presence of undeclared sulfites in the product.

The affected products are identified by the following UPC codes: 6 80617 60002 4 for the 8 oz size and 6 80617 60001 7 for the 26 oz size. The recall includes products with the following codes and dates: 0226 (2/26/2019), 411 (4/11/2019), 0706 (7/6/2019), 0731 (7/31/2019), and 01029 (10/29/2019).

The product was distributed in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and codes listed above. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
JOY Ginger Paste NET WT 26 OZ (737g), UPC: 6 80617 60001 7 and NET WT 8 OZ (228g), UPC: 6 80617 60002 4
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 (9)

  • 0226
  • 411
  • 0706
  • 0731
  • 01029 2/26/2019
  • 4/11/2019
  • 7/6/2019
  • 7/31/2019
  • 10/29/2019

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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