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Curry Recall in 33 States as FDA Issues Risk Warning
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A recall of curry sauces and pastes due to potential contamination with metal pieces has been issued the second-highest risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
California-based company Jagpreet Enterprises LLC, trading as Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Foods, issued a voluntary recall for four products on July 23. The FDA later issued a Class II risk classification for the recall on August 11.
Newsweek contacted the company for comment via email outside of normal office hours.
Stock image. Jagpreet Enterprises LLC issued a voluntary recall for four products on July 23 due to potential metal contamination.
Stock image. Jagpreet Enterprises LLC issued a voluntary recall for four products on July 23 due to potential metal contamination.
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Why It Matters
A Class II risk classification (one of three) refers to a situation in which the "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the FDA.
Foreign material in food products presents health risks, including choking, damage to teeth and digestive tract injury. Small pieces of metal could obstruct airways, especially in vulnerable populations like children and older adults.
The recall involves a large quantity of ready-to-use curry pastes and sauces that were distributed 33 states, raising consumer safety and supply-chain concerns.
What To Know
The recall covers four separate products totaling 20,954 pounds, the FDA said. The products are:
Sukhi's Classic Curry Paste - 5,030 pounds - UPC code: 7-67226-01001-4 - Lot numbers: 121371; 121728; 122844; 123312; 124047; 124085 - use-by dates: 06/11/26; 06/20/26; 09/17/26; 10/15/26; 11/30/26; 11/29/26
Sukhi's Tikka Masala Curry Paste - 9,930 pounds - UPC code: 7-67226-01005-2 - Lot numbers: 120995; 121085; 121452; 121531; 122378; 122586; 123970 - use-by dates: 04/18/26; 04/21/26; 06/17/26; 06/18/26; 08/26/26; 09/07/26; 11/16/26
Sukhi's Classic Curry Indian Curry Sauce - 1,125 pounds - UPC code: 7-67226-00165-4 - Lot numbers: 121203; 121418; 122714 - use-by dates: 04/17/26; 06/11/26; 09/03/26
Sukhi's Tikka Masala Indian Curry Sauce - 4,869 pounds - UPC code: 7-67226-00163-0 - Lot numbers: 120843; 121306; 121363; 121364; 121689; 121792; 121793; 122043; 122362; 122363; 122726; 123932; 124188; 124728 - use-by dates: 04/17/26; 06/09/26; 06/19/26; 06/28/26; 08/12/26; 09/13/26; 11/16/26; 12/25/26
The FDA listed the distribution pattern for all four products as spanning the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
The FDA's update said that company had notified retailers about the recall by letter.
What People Are Saying
Dr. Mark Fischer, regional medical director at International SOS, told Newsweek previously: "It can be dangerous to consume metals or other foreign objects found in food... [They] can cause cuts or internal injury and may need to be removed via a surgical procedure. If you swallow any foreign objects, it's best to consult a healthcare professional."
What Happens Next
The recall is listed as ongoing, according to the FDA.
Consumers who purchased the affected products should not consume them.
