Everest Garam Masala is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination, along with Everest Sambhar Masala. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The producing firm is Everest Food Products Private Limited of Gujarat, India. These products were not distributed by Everest Food Products and were not intended for distribution or sale in the United States market. Amin Trading Agency sourced the products from Indian markets and distributed them in the United States, and is the recalling firm.
The recalled spice products were sold at the retail level in these states: Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. The recalled items include Everest Sambhar Masala that is packaged in 100 gram paper cartons; it was manufactured January 2023 and the expiration date is March 2024. The batch number is U04D384296 and the UPC number is 8 901786 081004. Everest Garam Masala is included in this recall. That item is packaged in 100 gram paper cartons, was manufactured January 2023, and expires March 2024. The batch number is U25D390373 and the UPC number is 8 901786 101009. No pictures of the recalled products were provided in the recall notice.
If you purchased any of these products, do not eat them or use them in cooking, because of the possibility of cross-contamination. You can throw these items away in a secure garbage can with a tight fitting lid after first double bagging them, or you can take them back to the store where you bought them for a full refund. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling these spices.
