Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Deep Frozen fruits and vegetables recall: Salmonella

Recall published 1+ years ago

Salmonella

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

What the notice says: Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0284-2026
Published
September 10, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Deep
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
3509532 bags
Distribution
Nationwide
Lot / code info
Lots: a) 24354, 25001, 25032, 25035, 25068, 25099, 25100, 25122, 25133, 25160, 25195; b) 25001, 25020, 25032, 25044, 25072, 25080, 25099, 25122, 25133, 25167, 25198
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been directly reported in connection with this issue to date.

Products covered by this recall

Frozen fruits and vegetables

What the company announced

Collectively (“Chetak”) is expanding its voluntary recall, initiated July 16, 2025 , to include several lots of Deep-branded frozen vegetables and fruit products due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall is limited to frozen vegetable and fruit products as discussed further below.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Several frozen vegetable products tested positive for Salmonella including:

Frozen Deep-brand Sprouted Mat (Moth), Lot IN 24353K, 24354K, 25072K

Frozen Deep-brand Sprouted Moong (Mung), Lot IN 25058K

Frozen Deep-brand Premium Select Surti Undhiu Mix, Lot IN 25158K

Frozen Deep-brand Premium Select Singoda, Lot IN 25150K

Chetak has decided to expand its voluntary recall to include additional frozen vegetable and fruit products that were manufactured on the same equipment from December 18, 2024 – August 18, 2025.

The products subject to this expanded voluntary recall were distributed nationwide in retail stores under the lot numbers and use-by dates, listed below. Recalled product was packaged in flexible plastic bags, and Lot Number and Use- By Dates can be found on the back panel.

No illnesses have been directly reported in connection with this issue to date.

If you have any of the products with the lot numbers listed above, please immediately stop use, and discard or return product to your point of purchase. For all other frozen vegetables, please cook thoroughly.

Please note that production of these products has been suspended while Chetak continues its investigation as to the source of the problem.

For additional information or for any questions on this recall, please contact [email protected] or (908) 810-7500, Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm EST. Thank you for your cooperation.

This voluntary recall is in coordination and cooperation with U.S. FDA and regulatory authorities.

Chetak remains steadfast in its commitment to compliance, safety, and quality. As part of this recall, the Company is taking proactive steps to ensure that any potential issues are addressed swiftly and transparently. We believe open communication is vital to maintaining consumer trust, and the Company is dedicated to supporting its customers throughout this process.

Additional lots of the sprouted mung and moth beans that have already been recalled include: 24330, 24297, 24291 and 24292. These products should not be available for sale at this time. We advise consumers to still check their freezers for recalled product and to throw it away.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 9 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • IN 24353K
  • 24354K
  • 25072K
  • IN 25058K
  • IN 25158K
  • IN 25150K

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 3.85 LB
  • 1.75 kg
  • 2 LB

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Deep — Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.
  3. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  4. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: If you have any of the products with the lot numbers listed above, please immediately stop use, and discard or return product to your point of purchase.

Company contact: CHETAK LLC GROUP — Consumers: (908) 810-7500, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Deep fresh produce recalled?

Salmonella Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code IN 24353K, 24354K, 25072K. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: If you have any of the products with the lot numbers listed above, please immediately stop use, and discard or return product to your point of purchase.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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