The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2828-2015·Announced 2015-07-15

Masala Maza Korma Simmer Sauce Recalled for Peanut Contamination

Paradigm Foodworks is recalling Masala Maza Korma Simmer Sauce due to potential peanut protein contamination. The product was distributed in four US states and Ontario, Canada.

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 potential contamination with peanut protein, a common allergen. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling or contamination on common allergens without reported illness is classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Paradigm Foodworks, Inc. is recalling Masala Maza brand Korma Simmer Sauce, 12 oz. bottles, due to the potential for contamination with peanut protein. The recall involves 329 cases of the product, which contains ground cumin. The label includes an advisory statement indicating the product is made in a facility that uses peanut, tree nut, egg, milk, wheat, and soybeans.

The affected product has Best By Dates of 10/13/16 and 12/30/16, with lot codes 28614-8 and 36414-7. The product was distributed directly to Idaho, California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as in Ontario, Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and Best By Dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Korma Simmer Sauce, Masala Maza brand, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340 g), UPC 6-48253-10101-5. The label has the advisory statement: Made in a facility that uses peanut, tree nut, egg, milk, wheat, and soybeans.
Manufacturer
Paradigm Foodworks, Inc
Category
Food — Sauces / 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 (3)

  • Best By Dates: 10/13/16
  • 12/30/16. Lot codes: 28614-8
  • 36414-7.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by Paradigm Foodworks, Inc 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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