The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·H-0255-2026·Announced 2025-12-17

Frozen Karela Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Class I

Deep-brand frozen Karela tested positive for Salmonella. The FDA is recalling over 3.5 million 12 oz. bags distributed across the United States.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class I recall due to Salmonella contamination, a high-risk pathogenic bacterium. The agency's Class I designation requires a Severe rating regardless of whether illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Deep-brand Premium Select Karela Ring Cut (frozen bitter melon), 12 oz. bags, is being recalled because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

Salmonella is a pathogenic bacterium that causes serious foodborne illness. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, the most serious classification for food products.

Affected lot numbers are: 24366, 25042, 25066, 25100, 25105, 25108, and 25136. The product was distributed across the United States. The recall involves 3,509,532 bags.

Consumers should not consume this product. The product should be disposed of safely or returned to the retailer. Anyone who has consumed this product should seek medical attention if they develop symptoms of Salmonella infection.

The recalled product

Product
Deep-brand Premium Select Karela Ring Cut KEEP FROZEN Net Wt. 12 oz. (340 g)
Manufacturer
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Category
Food — Frozen Vegetables
Hazard
  • salmonella

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 (7)

  • Lot: 24366
  • 25042
  • 25066
  • 25100
  • 25105
  • 25108
  • 25136

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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