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Everest Sambhar Masala and Garam Masala spices - recalled due to Salmonella
2 years ago •source fda.gov
United States
Everest Food Products Private Limited of Gujarat, India has been notified by FDA that samples of their products, Sambhar Masala and Garam Masala, have tested positive for Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed to retail stores in Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. No illnesses reported till date.These products were not distributed by Everest Food Products Private Limited and they were not intended for distribution or sale in the US market. Amin Trading Agency LLC., Edison, NJ. sourced the products from Indian markets and distributed them in the US market. Amin Trading Agency LLC. is conducting a recall of these products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Recalled products are as follows:
- EVEREST GARAM MASALA - Brand name: Everest Food Products, Unit size: 100gm, Date of manufacture: January 2023, Expire date: March 2024, Batch#: U25D390373, UPC: 8 901786 101009
- EVEREST SAMBHAR MASALA - Brand name: Everest Food Products, Unit size: 100gm, Date of manufacture: January 2023, Expire date: March 2024, Batch#: U04D384296, UPC: 8 901786 081004
Company name: Everest Food Products Private Limited
Brand name: Everest
Product recalled: Sambhar Masala and Garam Masala spices
Reason of the recall: Potential Foodborne Illness-Salmonella
FDA Recall date: June 30, 2023
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/recall-everest-brand-sambhar-masala-and-garam-masala-us-due-possible-health-risk
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