MDH Sambar Masala recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

September 6, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

House of Spices India, Inc. recalls MDH Sambar Masala; Spices blend for South Indian Cuisine 3.5 oz. (100 g) box. code 6291103750327 Ingredients: coriander…

Recall number

F-2158-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

House of Spices India, Inc.

Sold / distributed

CA

Why it was recalled

Product tested positive for Salmonella upon arrival in US, was distributed by firm.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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, Cardamom Amomum, Asafoetida, Mace. Manufactured by R-pure Agro Specialties (FZE), P.O. Box No. 120356, SAIF Zone, Sharjah, UAE