Taj Bombay Curry Simmer Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Peanut
The Hain Celestial Group is recalling Taj Bombay Curry Simmer Sauce because cumin in the product may contain undeclared peanut protein.
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 3/5 (High).
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 peanut) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
The Hain Celestial Group is recalling 594 cases of Taj Ethnic Gourmet Bombay Curry Simmer Sauce, 16.0 oz. jars. The recall is due to the possibility that cumin used in the product contains undeclared peanut protein. The affected product has a best-by date of 15OCT16 and was distributed nationwide.
Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC 7 18687 30010 7 and the best-by date of 15OCT16. Individuals with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming the product. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- Taj ETHNIC GOURMET BOMBAY CURRY Simmer Sauce, NET WT 16.0 OZ. (454.0g), UPC 7 18687 30010 7
- Manufacturer
- The Hain Celestial Group- Worldwide Headquarters
- Category
- Food — 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 (1)
- BEST BY DATE: 15OCT16
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by The Hain Celestial Group- Worldwide Headquarters 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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