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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published February 3, 2023

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

FSIS public health alert: Cafe Spice frozen chicken korma products contain undeclared cashews (allergen) and may cause allergic reactions. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should discard them.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #PHA-02033023-02Meat & poultryCafe Spice
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What happened, in plain English

FSIS has issued a public health alert for Cafe Spice frozen chicken korma products that contain cashews, an allergen not declared on the label. Consumers should not eat these products and should throw them away or return them to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275052-cafe-spice-frozen-chicken-korma-products-contain-undeclared-cashews-do.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275052-cafe-spice-frozen-chicken-korma-products-contain-undeclared-cashews-do · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-02033023-02

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“Cafe Spice Frozen Chicken Korma Products Contain Undeclared Cashews - Do Not Consume.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275052-cafe-spice-frozen-chicken-korma-products-contain-undeclared-cashews-do. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-02033023-02 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-chicken-korma-basmati-turmeric-rice-products).

Why it’s dangerous

The products were mislabeled as chicken korma but actually contain vegetable tikka masala with cashews. Cashews are a known allergen that is not declared on the product label, which could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to cashews.

Who’s affected

People who purchased Cafe Spice frozen chicken korma with basmati turmeric rice products in New York or Pennsylvania between November 8, 2022 and November 2023. Those with cashew allergies are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 10-oz. containers labeled 'Wegmans Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice' with a best by date of November 8, 2023. Products with establishment number 'P-34641' inside the USDA inspection mark were shipped to New York and Pennsylvania retailers.

  • Brand
    Cafe Spice
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

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    Discard or return the product to the place of purchase as consumers are urged not to consume these products.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Are these products still available for purchase?

No, FSIS states the products are no longer available for consumers to purchase.

What is the specific allergen in these products?

Cashews, which are not declared on the product label.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Look for 10-oz. containers labeled 'Wegmans Chicken Korma with Basmati Turmeric Rice' with a best by date of November 8, 2023, and establishment number 'P-34641' inside the USDA inspection mark.

Take action

Contact Cafe Spice

We’ve drafted a message you can send Cafe Spice to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall PHA-02033023-02 — Cafe Spice Cafe Spice

Hello,

I own a Cafe Spice that is covered by recall PHA-02033023-02 from Cafe Spice.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #PHA-02033023-02 (February 3, 2023)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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