Taj Ethnic Gourmet Calcutta Masala Simmer Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Peanut
The Hain Celestial Group is recalling Taj Ethnic Gourmet Calcutta Masala 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 on a common allergen (peanut), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
The Hain Celestial Group is recalling 235 cases of Taj Ethnic Gourmet Calcutta Masala Simmer Sauce, 16.0 oz. jars. The product is identified by UPC 7 18687 30011 4 and a best-by date of 15OCT16.
The recall was issued because the cumin used in the sauce may contain undeclared peanut protein. This is a potential allergen hazard for consumers with peanut allergies.
The product was distributed nationwide. Consumers who have this product should check their pantries and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Taj ETHNIC GOURMET CALCUTTA MASALA Simmer Sauce, NET WT 16.0 OZ. (454.0g), UPC 7 18687 30011 4
- 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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