Joy Gourmet Foods LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites

For Immediate Release

February 27, 2019

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Consumers

Satish Kumar
718-821-6050

Announcement

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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