CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Mar 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
JOY Ginger Garlic Paste recalled by Joy Gourmet Foods
Joy Gourmet Foods is recalling JOY Ginger Garlic Paste, distributed in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 25 Feb 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1221-2019
- FDA event ID
- 82250
- Recalling firm
- Joy Gourmet Foods, Maspeth, NY
- Brand
- JOY Ginger
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Feb 2019
- FDA classified
- 29 Mar 2019
- Reported
- 20 Mar 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Sulfites
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 25 Feb 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Mar 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +23 days |
| 29 Mar 2019 | Classified by FDA | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains undeclared sulfites.
Product as listed by the FDA
JOY Ginger Garlic Paste NET WT 8 OZ (228g), UPC:6 80617 60006 2 and NET WT 26 OZ (737g), UPC: 6 80617 60005 5
Where it was distributed
CT, NY, NJ
Questions about this recall
Is JOY Ginger Garlic Paste recalled?
Yes. Joy Gourmet Foods recalled JOY Ginger Garlic Paste on 25 Feb 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1221-2019.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains undeclared sulfites.
Which lots are affected?
0228, 0509, 01112 2/28/2019, 5/9/2019, 11/12/2019
Where was it sold?
CT, NY, NJ
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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