CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Taj Ethnic Gourmet Punjab Saag Spinach Sauce recalled
The Hain Celestial Group- Worldwide Headquarters is recalling Taj Ethnic Gourmet Punjab Saag Spinach Sauce, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 9 Jan 2015 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-1628-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70223
- Recalling firm
- The Hain Celestial Group- Worldwide Headquarters, New Hyde Park, NY
- Brand
- Taj Ethnic
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Jan 2015
- FDA classified
- 26 Mar 2015
- Reported
- 1 Apr 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Peanuts
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 9 Jan 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Mar 2015 | Classified by FDA | +76 days |
| 1 Apr 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Cumin may contain undeclared peanut protein.
Product as listed by the FDA
Taj ETHNIC GOURMET PUNJAB SAAG Spinach Sauce, NET WT 16.0 OZ. (454.0g), UPC 7 18687 30013 8
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Cumin may contain undeclared peanut protein.
Which lots are affected?
BEST BY DATE: 16OCT16
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 70223| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Taj Ethnic Gourmet Calcutta Masala Simmer Sauce recalledTaj Ethnic | The Hain Celestial Group- Worldwide Headquarters | Undeclared Peanuts | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Taj Ethnic Gourmet Bombay Curry Simmer Sauce recalledTaj Ethnic | The Hain Celestial Group- Worldwide Headquarters | Undeclared Peanuts | Nationwide |
More recalls from The Hain Celestial Group- Worldwide Headquarters
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Taj Ethnic Gourmet Bombay Curry Simmer Sauce recalledTaj Ethnic | The Hain Celestial Group- Worldwide Headquarters | Undeclared Peanuts | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Taj Ethnic Gourmet Calcutta Masala Simmer Sauce recalledTaj Ethnic | The Hain Celestial Group- Worldwide Headquarters | Undeclared Peanuts | Nationwide |
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