The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·121-2017·Announced 2017-11-14

Sukhi's Recalls Chicken Tikka Masala Due To Listeria Contamination

Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Foods is recalling frozen chicken tikka masala products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this as a 'High - Class I' recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class I or USDA Class I classifications require a severity score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Foods, a Hayward, California establishment, is recalling approximately 264 pounds of frozen chicken tikka masala products. The recall involves 11-oz. microwaveable sealed containers of Sukhi's CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA with NAAN BREAD & BASMATI RICE. These products bear a USE BY date of 11/07/2018, lot number 83790, and establishment number P-44187.

The recall was initiated after FSIS personnel collected a sample on November 7, 2017, which tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes on November 13, 2017. The products were shipped to a distributor in California. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Foods Recalls Chicken Tikka Masala Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Category
Food — Frozen Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

Distribution

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