FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice Products Due to Misbranding and An Undeclared Allergen
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice Products Due to Misbranding and An Undeclared Allergen
Recalling Firm: CAFE SPICE LLC
Motivo del Retiro / Peligro
TranslatedMisbranding, Unreported Allergens
Descripción del Producto e Identificación
TranslatedWASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen chicken products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product contains cashews, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to cashews are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer available for consumers to purchase. The frozen products are labeled as Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice but may contain Vegetable Tikka Masala with Turmeric Rice. This item was produced on November 8, 2022. The following product is subject to the public health alert [ view labels ]: 10-oz. containers of “Wegmans Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice” with Best By 08 NOV 2023. The products subject to the public health alert bear establishment number “P-34641” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in New York and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered when the producing establishment notified FSIS that they received consumer complaints reporting that product labeled as chicken korma actually contained vegetable tikka masala. The vegetable tikka masala contains cashews not declared on the chicken korma product label. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the public health alert can contact Giovanni Gomez, Director of Business Development, Cafe Spice, at 845-863-0910 or Giovanni@cafespice.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .
Productos Afectados
Translated10-oz. containers of “Wegmans Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice” with Best By 08 NOV 2023.
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Langcode | English |
| Field year | 2023 |
| Field title | FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice Products Due to Misbranding and An Undeclared Allergen |
| Field labels | PHA-labels-02032023-02.pdf |
| Field states › 1 | New York |
| Field states › 2 | Pennsylvania |
| Field summary | <p><strong>WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2023 – </strong>The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen chicken products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product contains cashews, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to cashews are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer available for consumers to purchase.</p> <p>The frozen products are labeled as Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice but may contain Vegetable Tikka Masala with Turmeric Rice. This item was produced on November 8, 2022. The following product is subject to the public health alert [<a data-entity-substitution="file" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d5415719-6e3f-46cc-bc47-aec5ed2c96e7" href="/sites/default/files/food_label_pdf/2023-02/PHA-labels-02032023-02.pdf">view labels</a>]:</p> <ul> <li>10-oz. containers of “Wegmans Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice” with Best By 08 NOV 2023.</li> </ul> <p>The products subject to the public health alert<strong> </strong>bear establishment number “P-34641” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in New York and Pennsylvania.</p> <p>The problem was discovered when the producing establishment notified FSIS that they received consumer complaints reporting that product labeled as chicken korma actually contained vegetable tikka masala. The vegetable tikka masala contains cashews not declared on the chicken korma product label.</p> <p>There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. </p> <p>FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.</p> <p>Consumers and members of the media with questions about the public health alert can contact Giovanni Gomez, Director of Business Development, Cafe Spice, at 845-863-0910 or <a href="mailto:Giovanni@cafespice.com">Giovanni@cafespice.com</a>.</p> <p>Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also send a question via email to <a href="mailto:MPHotline@usda.gov">MPHotline@usda.gov</a>. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at <a href="https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/">https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/</a>.</p> |
| Field processing | Fully Cooked - Not Shelf Stable |
| Field recall url | http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-chicken-korma-basmati-turmeric-rice-products |
| Field risk level | Public Health Alert |
| Field has spanish | False |
| Field recall date | 2023-02-03 |
| Field recall type | Public Health Alert |
| Field active notice | False |
| Field establishment | CAFE SPICE LLC |
| Field media contact | Kenneth King |
| Field product items | 10-oz. containers of “Wegmans Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice” with Best By 08 NOV 2023. |
| Field recall number | PHA-02033023-02 |
| Field recall reason › 1 | Misbranding |
| Field recall reason › 2 | Unreported Allergens |
| Field archive recall | False |
| Field last modified date | 2023-02-03 |
| Field related to outbreak | False |
| Field recall number export | PHA-02033023-02 |
| Field company media contact | Company Contact Director of Business Development, Cafe Spice Giovanni Gomez 845-863-0910 Giovanni@cafespice.com |
| Field recall classification | Public Health Alert |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the UPC barcode, production lot number, or "Best By" date printed on the packaging against the official identifiers listed above.
Do not consume, cook, or serve this product. Do not feed to pets. Seal the item in a plastic bag to prevent cross-contamination.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (USDA FSIS).
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice Products Due to Misbranding and A...?
Immediately stop consuming the product and do not feed it to pets. Quarantine the package in a sealed bag so it cannot contaminate other food, and check the lot code or expiration date against this official notice.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (USDA FSIS). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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Resumen
- Empresa ResponsableCAFE SPICE LLC
- StatusFalse
- Nivel de RiesgoPublic Health Alert
- DistributionNew York, Pennsylvania
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