Gangothri Foods Recalls Pickled Goat and Chicken Products Produced Without Federal Inspection

WASHINGTON (August 17, 2026). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Indus Foods, LLC is recalling approximately 1,626 pounds of ready-to-eat pickled meat products.

The Austin, Texas, company, doing business as Gangothri Foods, produced the pickled goat and chicken products without federal inspection.

Gangothri Foods recall: quick summary

Gangothri Foods is recalling four varieties of ready-to-eat pickled goat and chicken products sold in 8-ounce glass jars.

Notably, the affected products do not bear a USDA mark of inspection. They reached restaurants, retailers, distributors, and consumers nationwide.

Meanwhile, FSIS discovered the issue during surveillance activities. So far, the agency has received no confirmed reports of illness.

What happened?

According to FSIS, Indus Foods, LLC, doing business as Gangothri Foods, recalled approximately 1,626 pounds of ready-to-eat pickled meat products.

The company produced the affected products between January 28, 2025, and May 6, 2026. Notably, the products have a two-year shelf life.

FSIS identified the issue during surveillance activities and determined that the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Additionally, the recalled products do not bear a USDA mark of inspection.

The products reached restaurants, retailers, distributors, and consumers through online sales nationwide. Therefore, FSIS expressed concern that affected jars may remain in pantries or on restaurant and distributor shelves.

As a result, the agency urged consumers not to eat the products. Restaurants and distributors should not serve or sell them.

So far, FSIS has received no confirmed reports of illness associated with the recalled products.

Affected products

Product	Package	Issue	Distribution
Gangothri Goat Pickle	8-ounce glass jar	Produced without benefit of inspection	Nationwide
Gangothri Gongura Goat Pickle	8-ounce glass jar	Produced without benefit of inspection	Nationwide
Gangothri Chicken Pickle	8-ounce glass jar	Produced without benefit of inspection	Nationwide
Gangothri Gongura Chicken Pickle	8-ounce glass jar	Produced without benefit of inspection	Nationwide

What caused the issue?

According to FSIS, the recall involves federal inspection requirements rather than an identified pathogen, allergen, or foreign material concern.

Specifically, Gangothri Foods produced the ready-to-eat goat and chicken products without the benefit of federal inspection. As a result, the affected jars do not bear a USDA mark of inspection.

FSIS discovered the issue during surveillance activities. Federal inspection provides regulatory oversight to help ensure applicable meat and poultry products meet federal food safety requirements.

So far, FSIS has received no confirmed reports of illness associated with the recalled products.

Food safety insight

“Federal inspection provides an important control point for verifying that meat and poultry products are produced under the required food safety oversight,” said Krizella Pascua, Food Safety Specialist at Source86.

“Before these products enter distribution, teams should confirm that production occurred under the appropriate inspection requirements and that finished products carry the required identification. Those checks can help prevent products with unresolved inspection status from reaching restaurants, distributors, retailers, or consumers.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers, restaurants, and distributors with affected products should:

• Do not eat, serve, sell, or otherwise distribute the recalled products.
• Check for Gangothri Goat Pickle, Gangothri Gongura Goat Pickle, Gangothri Chicken Pickle, and Gangothri Gongura Chicken Pickle.
• Look for the products in 8-ounce glass jars.
• Check whether the product bears a USDA mark of inspection. The recalled products do not carry this mark.
• Throw the affected products away or return them to the place of purchase.
• Check pantries, restaurant inventory, and distributor shelves for products that may remain in storage.
• Contact a healthcare provider if you have concerns about a reaction after consuming one of the recalled products.

Consumer contact

• Contact: Jyothi Yerramreddy
• Phone: 512 284 7790
• Email: [email protected]

Consumers with general food safety questions can also contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888 674 6854.

Behind the brand

Indus Foods, LLC, doing business as Gangothri Foods, is based in Austin, Texas. The company produces the pickled goat and chicken products included in this recall.

Following the recall, FSIS will conduct effectiveness checks to verify that customers receive notification and affected products are removed from commerce.

Meanwhile, Source86 reached out to Gangothri Foods for comment on how the products were produced without federal inspection but has not yet received a response.

Other relevant recalls

Other Source86 coverage includes FSIS recalls involving inspection, import eligibility, and regulatory requirements:

• Corte Argentino USA Recalls Raw Beef Products Over Import Reinspection Issue
• Asian America Trading Recalls Fish Skin Products Over Import Eligibility Issue
• Shan Distribution Network Recalls Al Kabeer Breaded Swai Products Over Import Eligibility Issue

Regulatory context

FSIS oversees applicable meat and poultry products under federal inspection requirements. Unlike recalls involving pathogens, allergens, or foreign materials, this case centers on regulatory oversight during production.

Notably, recent Source86 coverage has documented other FSIS recalls involving inspection and import requirements. Together, these cases highlight the importance of verifying regulatory compliance before regulated products enter commerce.

For manufacturers and distributors, confirming inspection status before distribution can help prevent products from reaching the market without required federal oversight.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, the Gangothri Foods recall highlights the importance of regulatory oversight throughout meat and poultry production.

Food businesses should verify inspection requirements, maintain accurate production records, and confirm product identification before releasing finished goods into commerce. These controls can help identify compliance gaps before products reach the market.

Meanwhile, consumers should not eat the recalled products, while restaurants and distributors should remove affected jars from inventory.

At Source86, we support food companies with FSQA oversight, supplier verification, bulk ingredient sourcing, private label production, and supply chain transparency. Contact our team to learn how stronger controls can support safer and more reliable food operations.

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