Food recall: MDH Sambar Masala; Spices blend for South Indian Cuisine 3.5 oz. (100 g) box. code 6291103750327 Ingredients…
Class II FDA enforcement event 83739. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Product tested positive for Salmonella upon arrival in US, was distributed by firm.
Class II, in the words of FDA
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
House of Spices India, Inc. started this food recall on 6 Sep 2019. The firm address in the FDA record is in New Hyde Park, NY. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 83739 has 1 product record. The first FDA enforcement report date is 25 Sep 2019. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 6 Apr 2020.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
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Recalling firm
House of Spices India, Inc., New Hyde Park, NY.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
1 product record in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-2158-2019 | MDH Sambar Masala; Spices blend for South Indian Cuisine 3.5 oz. (100 g) box. code 6291103750327 Ingredients: coriander, Chili Rec, Cumin Powder, Tumeric, Salt White, Fenugreek seeds, Mustard, Lentil (Chana Dal) Lentil (Pigeon peas lentil) Black Pepper, Fennel, Cassia, Cloves, Curry leaves, Nutmeg, Fenugreek Leaves,… | 20 cases - 60 Packages, each 100 grams | Class II | Terminated | 25 Sep 2019 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Food events that started in 2019
- 516
- Share of these events in Class II
- 56%
- Product records in this event
- 1Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 5
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2019 | Laxmi Brand Dried Apricot 7 oz (200g) Plastic Pouch UPC Code: 2324617054 | Food | Class I | 1 |
| 24 Aug 2017 | Laxmi Rusks, 10.58 OZ (300 gram) bags; UPC Code: 7 23246 26482 0 | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 3 Nov 2014 | LAXMI NUTKHHAT Golden Raisins, Net Wt. 200g (7 oz), Product of USA -- Distributed by House of Spice Flushing, NY | Food | Class I | 1 |
| 5 Apr 2012 | 1) Crispy Pistachio Cookies is labeled in part: "***VEGETARIAN***NO EGG***CRISPY***By TWI Foods***PISTACHIO COOKIES***Ju | Food | Class I | 3 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report F-2158-2019The FDA record of the first product of this event.
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Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 83739. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/83739/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA food enforcement reports
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- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
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- What quantity of product is in FDA event 83739?
- The FDA record gives this quantity:
20 cases - 60 Packages, each 100 grams
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many food recalls of 2019 have the same class?
- 56% of the 516 food events that started in 2019 are in Class II.