United States
Vadilal Industries (USA) Inc. is voluntarily recalling two batches of frozen Custard Apple Pulp because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores.
Salmonella is an organism that 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.
The product is sold in 35.27-ounce packets. The packets are labeled as “Custard Apple Pulp” and the batch codes are printed on the back of the packet.
Product Code: FPEP44302
Product Description & Size: Custard Apple Pulp
Batch /lot code: KWHO, KRQO
UPC: 8901777282168
Best Before: September 2023
The recall was initiated after FDA received a single complaint reporting 5 illnesses and FDA sampling revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product.
Consumers who have purchased Custard Apple Pulp with these batch codes should discontinue use or return it to the store of purchase for a full refund. Retailers that may have further distributed the recalled lot codes should share this notice with their customers.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Company name: Vadilal Industries Inc.
Brand name: Vadilal
Product recalled: frozen custard apple pulp
Reason of the recall: Salmonella
FDA Recall date: February 22, 2022
Check the full recall details on
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vadilal-industries-usa-recalls-custard-apple-pulp-because-possible-health-risk
Source: FDA
