If you’re someone who loves the rich, aromatic flavors of Indian cuisine, this is the moment to do a quick kitchen inspection.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a major food safety recall that could affect households across the country.

Four different curry products are being pulled from shelves after concerns they may contain tiny metal fragments.

Whether you use curry paste for a quick weeknight meal or as the base for a slow-simmered weekend dish, the possibility of metal in your food is a serious issue.

What’s behind the recall​

The products at the center of this alert come from California-based Jagpreet Enterprises LLC, better known to grocery shoppers as Sukhi’s Gourmet Indian Foods.

On July 23, the company initiated a voluntary recall of four different curry products after detecting potential contamination with small pieces of metal.

The FDA formally classified the recall as a Class II risk on August 11.


In food safety terms, that means there’s a chance the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, though the risk of serious injury is considered low.

Still, the presence of any foreign object—especially something sharp like metal—is enough to make the recall a top priority.

The products you need to check​

In total, 20,954 pounds of curry pastes and sauces are affected.

Each product is listed below, complete with UPC codes, lot numbers, and use-by dates so you can match them against what’s in your pantry:

Sukhi’s Classic Curry Paste

• 5,030 pounds recalled
• UPC: 7-67226-01001-4
• Lot numbers: 121371, 121728, 122844, 123312, 124047, 124085
• Use-by dates:
  • 06/11/26
  • 06/20/26
  • 09/17/26
  • 10/15/26
  • 11/30/26
  • 11/29/26

Sukhi’s Tikka Masala Curry Paste

• 9,930 pounds recalled
• UPC: 7-67226-01005-2
• Lot numbers: 120995, 121085, 121452, 121531, 122378, 122586, 123970
• Use-by dates:
  • 04/18/26
  • 04/21/26
  • 06/17/26
  • 06/18/26
  • 08/26/26
  • 09/07/26
  • 11/16/26

Sukhi’s Classic Curry Indian Curry Sauce

• 1,125 pounds recalled
• UPC: 7-67226-00165-4
• Lot numbers: 121203, 121418, 122714
• Use-by dates:
  • 04/17/26
  • 06/11/26
  • 09/03/26

Sukhi’s Tikka Masala Indian Curry Sauce

• 4,869 pounds recalled
• UPC: 7-67226-00163-0
• Lot numbers: 120843, 121306, 121363, 121364, 121689, 121792, 121793, 122043, 122362, 122363, 122726, 123932, 124188, 124728
• Use-by dates:
  • 04/17/26
  • 06/09/26
  • 06/19/26
  • 06/28/26
  • 08/12/26
  • 09/13/26
  • 11/16/26
  • 12/25/26

Where these products were sold​

The recalled items were distributed to stores in a massive list of 33 states:

• Arkansas
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Iowa
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Louisiana
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• North Carolina

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• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• Nevada
• New York
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• Washington
• Wisconsin

This means the recall spans nearly every corner of the US, from the West Coast to the East Coast, and deep into the South and Midwest.

Even if you bought your curry paste while traveling or received it as a gift, it’s worth double-checking.



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Why the risk matters​

While food recalls can involve anything from labeling errors to bacterial contamination, foreign objects—especially metal—are considered particularly hazardous.

Dr. Mark Fischer, regional medical director at International SOS, explained: "It can be dangerous to consume metals or other foreign objects found in food... [They] can cause cuts or internal injury and may need to be removed via a surgical procedure. If you swallow any foreign objects, it's best to consult a healthcare professional."

For older adults with dental work or sensitive digestion, as well as for children, the risks are even greater.

What to do if you have these products​

• Do not eat them, even if they look fine.
• Match lot numbers and expiration dates against the recall list.
• Return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
• If you cannot return them, dispose of them safely.

If you’ve already eaten a recalled item and notice symptoms like throat discomfort, abdominal pain, or broken dental work, contact your healthcare provider promptly.

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