CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Apr 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Compounded Asafoetida Powder L.g.¿ recalled by Shakti Group Usa
Shakti Group USA is recalling Compounded Asafoetida Powder L.g.¿, distributed in New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 7 Jan 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1121-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73020
- Recalling firm
- Shakti Group USA, New Brunswick, NJ
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Jan 2016
- FDA classified
- 20 Apr 2016
- Reported
- 27 Apr 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 7 Jan 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Apr 2016 | Classified by FDA | +104 days |
| 27 Apr 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
L.G. compounded Asafoetida powder has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
1) COMPOUNDED ASAFOETIDA POWDER L.G.¿, NET WT. 50g (1.75OZ.), MANUFACTURED BY: LALJEE GODHOO & CO. 213, Samuel Street, Mumbai - 400 003, (INDIA) MANUFACTURED AT: LALJEE GODHOO & CO. Plot No. 53/4, Road 7/15, M.I.D.C.,Andheri (E). Mumbai - 400 093. (INDIA) Lot No., Pkd & Best Before See Bottom LOT NO. 2323" 2) COMPOUNDED ASAFOETIDA POWDER L.G¿, NET WT. 100g (3.5OZ.), MANUFACTURED BY: LALJEE GODHOO & CO. 213, Samuel Street, Mumbai - 400 003, (INDIA) MANUFACTURED AT: LALJEE GODHOO & CO. Plot No. 53/4, Road 7/15, M.I.D.C., Andheri (E). Mumbai - 400 093. (INDIA) Lot No., Pkd & Best Before See Bottom LOT NO. 2323"
Where it was distributed
NH, NJ, PA, OH & VA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
L.G. compounded Asafoetida powder has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 2323
Where was it sold?
NH, NJ, PA, OH & VA
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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