The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1216-2019·Announced 2019-03-20

JOY Tamarind and Dates Chutney Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

JOY Gourmet Foods LLC is recalling Tamarind and Dates Chutney because it contains undeclared sulfites. The product was 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), which corresponds to a High severity score (3) under the rubric for common allergens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

JOY Gourmet Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling specific sizes of JOY Tamarind and Dates Chutney (Sweet 'N Sour Sauce) due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The affected products include 8 oz, 16 oz, and 32 oz jars with specific UPC codes and use-by dates ranging from March 2019 to November 2019.

The recall is limited to products distributed in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Sulfites are a common food allergen that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals, including asthma and anaphylaxis, which is why accurate labeling is required.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and dates listed in the recall notice. If you have the affected product, you should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
JOY Tamarind and Dates Chutney (SWEET N' SOUR SAUCE), NET WT 8 OZ (228g), UPC: 6 80617 60437 4 and NET WT: 16 OZ (456g), UPC: 6 80617 60438 1 and NET WT 32 OZ (907g), UPC: 6 80617 60022 2
Manufacturer
JOY GOURMET FOODS LLC
Category
Food — Sauces and Condiments
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)

  • 0322
  • 0402
  • 0626
  • 01017
  • 01120
  • 0723 3/22/2019
  • 4/2/2019
  • 6/26/2019
  • 10/7/2019
  • 11/20/2019
  • 7/23/2019

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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