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House of Spices India, Inc.
FDA recall F-2158-2019 · Class II · reported 2019-09-25 · Terminated
- Product
- 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
- Reason
- Product tested positive for Salmonella upon arrival in US, was distributed by firm.
- Quantity
- 20 cases - 60 Packages, each 100 grams
- Distribution
- CA
- Firm location
- NY, United States
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- First notice
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Recall started
- 2019-09-06
- Terminated
- 2020-04-06
- Code info
- LOT CODE: 48; EXPIRATION DATE: DEC 2021
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database (openFDA Food Enforcement, imported 2026-09). The FDA does not validate openFDA data for completeness or accuracy. This is a record of an enforcement action, not safety advice.