Joy Gourmet Foods Inc. of Maspeth, NY is recalling its Joy Brand Chutneys and Pastes products because they contain undeclared sulfites.. People who have allergies to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The recalled Joy Brand Chutneys and Pastes were distributed in NY, NJ,and CT in retail stores.The products comes in 8 oz,14 oz,16 oz, and 26 oz, 32 oz. clear glass jar packages and marked on the labels as follows:
| Product Name | Batch Code | Expiration Date | Sizes | Bar Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Paste | 0226 | 02/26/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760002/ 68061760001 |
| Ginger Paste | 411 | 04/11/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760002/ 68061760001 |
| Ginger Paste | 0706 | 07/06/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760002/ 68061760001 |
| Ginger Paste | 0731 | 07/31/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760002/ 68061760001 |
| Ginger Paste | 01029 | 10/29/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760002/ 68061760001 |
| Garlic Paste | 0227 | 02/27/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760004 68061760003 |
| Garlic Paste | 0425 | 04/25/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760004 68061760003 |
| Garlic Paste | 0709 | 07/09/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760004 68061760003 |
| Garlic Paste | 0813 | 08/13/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760004 68061760003 |
| Garlic Paste | 01106 | 11/06/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760004 68061760003 |
| Gol-Gappa(pani puri)masala concentrates | 0712 | 07/12/2019 | 8 OZS | 68061760414 |
| Ginger/Garlic Mix | 0228 | 02/28/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760006 68061760005 |
| Ginger/Garlic Mix | 0509 | 05/09/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760006 68061760005 |
| Ginger/Garlic Mix | 01112 | 11/12/2019 | 8 oz./ 26 oz. | 68061760006 68061760005 |
| Tamarind Concentrates | 0306 | 03/06/2019 | 14 oz./ 32 oz. | 68061760020 68061760021 |
| Tamarind Concentrates | 0314 | 03/14/2019 | 14 oz./ 32 oz. | 68061760020 68061760021 |
| Tamarind Concentrates | 0614 | 06/14/2019 | 14 oz./ 32 oz. | 68061760020 68061760021 |
| Tamarind Concentrates | 0717 | 07/17/2019 | 14 oz./ 32 oz. | 68061760020 68061760021 |
| Tamarind Concentrates | 01022 | 10/22/2019 | 14 oz./ 32 oz. | 68061760020 68061760021 |
| Tamarind Concentrates | 01211 | 12/14/2019 | 14 oz./ 32 oz. | 68061760020 68061760021 |
| Dates And Tamarind Chutney | 0322 | 03/22/2019 | 8 OZS/16 OZS/32 OZS | 68061760437 68061760438 68061760022 |
| Dates And Tamarind Chutney | 0402 | 04/02/2019 | 8 OZS/16 OZS/32 OZS | 68061760437 68061760438 68061760022 |
| Dates And Tamarind Chutney | 0626 | 06/26/2019 | 8 OZS/16 OZS/32 OZS | 68061760437 68061760438 68061760022 |
| Dates And Tamarind Chutney | 01017 | 10/17/2019 | 8 OZS/16 OZS/32 OZS | 68061760437 68061760438 68061760022 |
| Dates And Tamarind Chutney | 01120 | 11/20/2019 | 8 OZS/16 OZS/32 OZS | 68061760437 68061760438 68061760022 |
| Dates And Tamarind Chutney | 0723 | 07/23/2019 | 8 OZS/16 OZS/32 OZS | 68061760437 68061760438 68061760022 |
| Idlee/Dosa Chutney | 0920 | 09/20/2019 | 8 OZS | 68061760420 |
| Green chilly Chutney | 0522 | 05/22/2019 | 8 OZS | 68061760412 |
| Green chilly Chutney | 0906 | 09/06/2019 | 8 OZS | 68061760412 |
| Bhel Chutney | 0601 | 06/01/2019 | 8 OZ | 68061760433 |
| Chat Chutney | 0103 | 10/03/2019 | 8 OZ | 68061760433 |
| Corriander Chutney | 0627 | 06/27/2019 | 8 OZ/26 OZS | 68061760402 68061760401 |
| Corriander Chutney | 0822 | 08/22/2019 | 8 OZ/26 OZS | 68061760402 68061760401 |
| Corriander Chutney | 01214 | 12/14/2019 | 8 OZ/26 OZS | 68061760402 68061760401 |
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after a routine inspection by a United States of America Food and Drug Administration(FDA) Food Inspector, which revealed that the sulfites containing product was distributed in packages that did not declare their presence.
Consumers who have purchased the Joy Brand Chutneys and Pastes 8 oz, 14 oz,16 oz, and 26 oz,32 oz. are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumer who can not return to the place of business where they purchased the product can destroy the product and call us for a full refund. Consumer with questions may contact the company at 718-821-6050.we are open monday to friday from 10.00 a.m to 4 .00 p.m.
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