Austin, Texas — Consumers across the United States are being warned about a recall involving more than 1,600 pounds of ready-to-eat pickled goat and chicken products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall involving products made by Indus Foods, doing business as Gangothri Foods, an Austin-based company.
The affected products were produced between January 28, 2025, and May 6, 2026, and were distributed nationwide through restaurants, retail locations, distributors and direct online sales.
Four Gangothri Products Included in Recall
According to FSIS, approximately 1,626 pounds of products are included in the recall. The recalled items were packaged in 8-ounce glass jars and include:
- “Gangothri Goat Pickle”
- “Gangothri Gongura Goat Pickle”
- “Gangothri Chicken Pickle”
- “Gangothri Gongura Chicken Pickle”
The products reportedly have a two-year shelf life, meaning some jars could still be sitting in consumers’ homes, restaurants or other locations.
FSIS said the products do not bear a USDA mark of inspection, which is the central issue behind the recall.
Why Did USDA Recall the Products?
The products were produced without the benefit of inspection, according to the federal agency. FSIS identified the action as an active Class I recall, which is the agency’s highest health-risk classification.
A Class I classification means there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. However, FSIS said there have been no confirmed reports of illness connected with consumption of the recalled products.
The agency discovered the issue during routine FSIS surveillance activities.
Products Could Still Be in Homes and Restaurants
Because the recalled items were distributed nationwide and have a lengthy shelf life, FSIS is concerned that some products could still be available to consumers.
The agency is urging anyone who purchased one of the affected products to not eat it. Consumers should check their kitchens and refrigerators for the recalled jars and avoid consuming them if they are found.
Restaurants and distributors that may have received the products are also being told not to serve or sell them. Instead, businesses should discard the products or return them to the location where they were purchased.
What Consumers Should Do Now
Anyone who believes they have one of the recalled products should avoid opening or eating it.
FSIS said additional retail distribution lists will be posted on its recall website as they become available, potentially helping consumers determine whether products sold in their area were included.
Consumers who have concerns about a possible reaction after eating a recalled product are advised to contact a healthcare provider.
The absence of confirmed illnesses does not mean consumers should ignore the recall. Since the products were not produced under the required inspection process, federal officials are urging people to take the warning seriously.
No Illnesses Reported So Far
At this time, FSIS has reported no confirmed illnesses associated with the recalled products.
Still, the agency’s Class I designation and nationwide distribution make checking for the affected jars particularly important.
The recall affects four specific Gangothri products, so consumers should compare the product name and packaging with the recall information rather than assuming all goat or chicken pickles are affected.
For anyone who purchased these products online, through a restaurant, from a retailer or through another distributor, checking whether the specific jar is included in the recall could help prevent potential exposure.
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