CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Neera's Tikka Curry Rich and Creamy All Natural Simmering recalled

Cinnabar Specialty Foods is recalling Neera's Tikka Curry Rich and Creamy All Natural Simmering Sauce, 16 fluid ounces, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 25 Aug 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesUPC: 7-3778516002-4 EXPIRATION NUMBERS: 09/06/12, 11/28/12, 02/07/13, 04/26/13 and 05/05/13

Quantity recalled79 cases

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-0024-2013
FDA event ID: 62990
Recalling firm: Cinnabar Specialty Foods, Prescott, AZ
Brand: Neera's Tikka
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 25 Aug 2012
FDA classified: 5 Oct 2012
Reported: 17 Oct 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Undeclared Allergens
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

25 Aug 2012	Recall initiated by company
5 Oct 2012	Classified by FDA	+41 days
17 Oct 2012	Published 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

The product was recalled due to undeclared sub-ingredients of milk and soy.

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Neera's Tikka Curry Rich and Creamy All Natural Simmering Sauce, 16 fluid ounces/ 473 ml. Packaged in jar. Packaged at 12/16oz units/case. Product labeling reads in part:" NEERA'S TIKKA CURRY Rich and Creamy All Natural Simmering Sauce***Just add meat, fish or vegetables!***16 Fluid Ounces / 473 mL***Manufactured by Cinnabar Specialty Foods, Inc. Prescott, AZ 86305 866 293 6433 www.cinnabarfoods.com***".

Where it was distributed

Nationwide to following states: MT, CA, AZ, PA, NC, TX, VA, IL, MI, CO, UT, GA, WA, WY, AK, FL, MO, ID.

Nationwide Alaska Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Michigan Missouri Montana North Carolina Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wyoming

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The product was recalled due to undeclared sub-ingredients of milk and soy.

Which lots are affected?

UPC: 7-3778516002-4 EXPIRATION NUMBERS: 09/06/12, 11/28/12, 02/07/13, 04/26/13 and 05/05/13

Where was it sold?

Nationwide to following states: MT, CA, AZ, PA, NC, TX, VA, IL, MI, CO, UT, GA, WA, WY, AK, FL, MO, ID.

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 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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