CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Sep 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

"***JOY***Mint Chutney*** recalled by Joy Gourmet Foods

Joy Gourmet Foods is recalling "***JOY***Mint Chutney***, distributed in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 23 Aug 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBatch Code: 0702 and 0802 Best By: 09/20/2022 and 07/30/2022 UPC: 680617 60403
Quantity recalled350 lb total

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-0989-2021
FDA event ID
88551
Recalling firm
Joy Gourmet Foods, Maspeth, NY
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
23 Aug 2021
FDA classified
17 Sep 2021
Reported
29 Sep 2021
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category
Spices

Timeline

23 Aug 2021Recall initiated by company
17 Sep 2021Classified by FDA+25 days
29 Sep 2021Published in enforcement report+12 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 coconut.

Product as listed by the FDA

"***JOY***Mint Chutney***NET WT 8 OZ (228g)***INGREDIENTS: MINT, GREEN CHILLIES, SALT, SPICES, VINEGAR, STABILIZERS (GUAR, TRAGANTH AND XANTHAN), CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AS A PRESERVATIVE AND ARTIFICIAL COLORS (FD&C 1 & YELLOW 5). ***Distributed by: Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.***48-80 Maspeth Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378***Tel: (718) 821-6050***www.joyfoodinc.com***6 80617 60402 2***".

Where it was distributed

NJ, PA, NY

New JerseyNew YorkPennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Is "***JOY***Mint Chutney*** recalled?

Yes. Joy Gourmet Foods recalled "***JOY***Mint Chutney*** on 23 Aug 2021. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0989-2021.

Why was it recalled?

Product contains undeclared coconut.

Which lots are affected?

Batch Code: 0702 and 0802 Best By: 09/20/2022 and 07/30/2022 UPC: 680617 60403

Where was it sold?

NJ, PA, NY

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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