Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD)

2 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.

Refusal charges, in plain English

• FILTHY1 refused line

  Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance

  The product appeared to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or to be otherwise unfit for food.

• SALMONELLA1 refused line

  Salmonella

  The product appeared to contain Salmonella, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.

Questions about Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD)

Is Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD) on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for masala spice mixes; FDA published the listing on September 16, 2009.

Has FDA refused shipments from Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD)?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD) on March 6, 2020. The most recent, on March 6, 2020, was pepper,black, whole (spice), charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD)'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 1 line) and SALMONELLA (salmonella, 1 line).

What is Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD)'s FEI number?

Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD)'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 1000111855.

Can shipments from Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD) still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of masala spice mixes from Shudh Masala Bhandar (REGD) can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; FDA releases them only if evidence shows they do not have the listed violation. Importers must consider this listing in their FSVP evaluation (21 CFR 1.505).