FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice Products Due to Misbranding and An Undeclared Allergen

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Recall #: PHA-02033023-02

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

Cafe Spice LLC recalled 10-oz. containers of “Wegmans Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice” with Best By 08 N… - a moderate-severity action.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice Produ… was recalled by Cafe Spice LLC in February 3, 2023. Reason: Misbranding; Unreported Allergens. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #PHA-02033023-02 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

Cafe Spice LLC issued this moderate-severity USDA FSIS recall-Misbranding; Unreported Allergens.

Moderate
severity level: Public Health Alert
classification: February 3, 2023
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #PHA-02033023-02 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. 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 USDA FSIS - 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

10-oz. containers of “Wegmans Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice” with Best By 08 NOV 2023.

Reason for recall

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the USDA FSIS recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Severity class	Moderate (Public Health Alert)
Status	Closed
Recall number	PHA-02033023-02
Date reported	February 3, 2023
Date initiated	February 3, 2023
Recalling firm	Cafe Spice LLC
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	New York; Pennsylvania
Official source	USDA FSIS notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official USDA FSIS enforcement record. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

10-oz. containers of “Wegmans Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice” with Best By 08 NOV 2023.. Recalled by Cafe Spice LLC.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on February 3, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: PHA-02033023-02.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: New York; Pennsylvania.

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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