House of Spices India, Inc. recalls MDH Sambar Masala; Spices blend for South Indian Cuisine 3.5 oz. (100 g) box. code 6291103750327 Ingredients:
House of Spices India recalls 3.5 oz Sambar Masala spice blend (code 6291103750327) due to Salmonella contamination detected upon US arrival. Consumers should avoid using affected products.
Lower-risk recall
Product tested positive for Salmonella upon arrival in US, was distributed by firm.
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What happened, in plain English
House of Spices India is recalling a 3.5 oz Sambar Masala spice blend because it tested positive for Salmonella when it arrived in the US. This poses a risk of food poisoning if the product is consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16681-house-of-spices-india-recalls-sambar-masala-for-salmonella-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16681-house-of-spices-india-recalls-sambar-masala-for-salmonella-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2158-2019
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“House of Spices India Recalls Sambar Masala for Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16681-house-of-spices-india-recalls-sambar-masala-for-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-2158-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2158-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The spice blend tested positive for Salmonella bacteria upon arrival in the US. Salmonella can cause food poisoning if the contaminated product is eaten, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the affected Sambar Masala spice blend from House of Spices India. People who use this product for cooking are most at risk of foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product code 6291103750327 on the box. The product is a 3.5 oz (100 g) box of Sambar Masala spices for South Indian cuisine.
- Brand
House of Spices India- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Code
Look for the code 6291103750327 on the box to identify affected products.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product tested positive for Salmonella and should not be consumed.
How can I get a replacement?
The recall notice does not mention a replacement or remedy for this product.
When was this product made?
The product was manufactured with LOT CODE 48 and expired by December 2021.
Contact House of Spices India
We’ve drafted a message you can send House of Spices India to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2158-2019 — House of Spices India House of Spices India Hello, I own a House of Spices India that is covered by recall F-2158-2019 from House of Spices India. 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 FDA 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: FDA Recall #F-2158-2019 (September 6, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2158-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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