CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Jul 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
"Radhuni Curry Powder***Ingredients: Coriander, Tumeric recalled
New Hoque & Sons is recalling "Radhuni Curry Powder***Ingredients: Coriander, Tumeric, Chili, Bitsalt, Aniseed, Sodium, distributed in New York. The recall was initiated on 14 May 2020 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-0999-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85710
- Recalling firm
- New Hoque & Sons, Maspeth, NY
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 May 2020
- FDA classified
- 19 Jun 2020
- Reported
- 1 Jul 2020
- 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
- Spices
Timeline
| 14 May 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Jun 2020 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 1 Jul 2020 | 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
Curry powder is contaminated with Salmonella spp. detected by FDA sampling.
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
"Radhuni Curry Powder, 400 grams (14.11 oz.)***Ingredients: Coriander, Tumeric, Chili, Bitsalt, Aniseed, Sodium Chloride, Garlic, Cumin, Bay leaf, Ginger, Cinnamon, Clove, Cardamon***Product of Bangladesh***Imported by New Hoque & Sons Inc., NY USA***"
Where it was distributed
Product imported from Bangladesh and distributed in NY state.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Curry powder is contaminated with Salmonella spp. detected by FDA sampling.
Which lots are affected?
Batch #: 20010245 UPC code: 8941100510735 Manufacturing Date (MFG): 02 January 2020 Best Before (BB)/Expiration (EXP) Date: 02 January 2022
Where was it sold?
Product imported from Bangladesh and distributed in NY state.
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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