Food Safety Incidents

Unauthorised Food Additives has been detected in Spinach curry with potatoes.

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | Nov 29, 2025 11:00:00 PM

Food Safety Incident Report

Date of Incident: November 11, 2025

Product Involved: Spinach curry with potatoes

Origin of Issue: India

Incident Overview:

Recently, a significant food safety incident has been reported concerning spinach curry with potatoes. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan has identified the presence of unauthorized food additives in this product. Such additives can pose serious health risks to consumers, leading to potential allergic reactions or other adverse health effects.

Hazard Category: Food Ingredients and Compounds

The unauthorized food additives detected in the spinach curry raise concerns regarding food safety standards and regulations. It is crucial for food products to adhere to established guidelines to ensure consumer safety. The presence of these additives not only violates food safety laws but also undermines consumer trust in food products.

Recommended Actions:

Consumers are advised to check for any recalls related to spinach curry with potatoes and to avoid purchasing or consuming this product until further notice. Retailers and distributors should ensure that they remove any affected products from their shelves and report any findings to the relevant authorities.

Food safety is paramount, and incidents like this highlight the importance of vigilance in monitoring food products for compliance with safety standards.

  • Incident: Unauthorised Food Additives has been detected in Spinach curry with potatoes.
  • Date: 2025-11-11
  • Product: Spinach curry with potatoes
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  • Origin of issue: India
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  • Incident Category: Recall
  • Hazard Category: Food Ingredients and Compounds
  • Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare - Japan