1. "JOYTamarind ChutneyNET WT 8 OZ (228g)06.19 BEST BY 093022INGREDIENTS: TAMARIND TOMATOES, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, STABILIZERS (GUAR, TRAGAGANTH AND XANTHAN), CITIRC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AS PRESERVATIVE.Distributed by: Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.48-80 Maspeth Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378Tel: (718) 821-6050www.joyfoodinc.com"6 80617 60406 0***".

Product contains high levels of undeclared sulfites.

Recall #: F-0987-2021
Affected scope: 350 lb. total
Initiated: August 23, 2021

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Joy Gourmet Foods LLC. recalled 1. "***JOY***Tamarind Chutney***NET WT 8 OZ (228g)***06.19 BEST BY 093022***INGREDIENTS: … - a moderate-severity action.

1. "***JOY***Tamarind Chutney***NET WT 8 OZ (228g)***06.19 BEST BY 093022***INGREDIENTS: … was recalled by Joy Gourmet Foods LLC. in September 29, 2021. Reason: Product contains high levels of undeclared sulfites.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0987-2021 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Joy Gourmet Foods LLC. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product contains high levels of undeclared sulfites..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: September 29, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0987-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

1. "***JOY***Tamarind Chutney***NET WT 8 OZ (228g)***06.19 BEST BY 093022***INGREDIENTS: TAMARIND TOMATOES, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, STABILIZERS (GUAR, TRAGAGANTH AND XANTHAN), CITIRC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AS PRESERVATIVE.***Distributed by: Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.***48-80 Maspeth Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378***Tel: (718) 821-6050***www.joyfoodinc.com***"6 80617 60406 0***".

Reason for recall

Product contains high levels of undeclared sulfites.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-0987-2021
Date reported	September 29, 2021
Date initiated	August 23, 2021
Recalling firm	Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
Firm location	Maspeth, NY
Affected scope	350 lb. total
Distribution	NJ, PA, NY

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Product contains high levels of undeclared sulfites.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 29, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0987-2021.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: NJ, PA, NY.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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