The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0051-2017·Announced 2016-10-19

FDA Recalls Bikaji Chowpati Bhelpuri Due to Salmonella Contamination

Krishna Food Corp is recalling Bikaji Chowpati Bhelpuri because FDA testing found Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Krishna Food Corp is voluntarily recalling 16 cartons of BIKAJI Chowpati BHELPURI, NET WT : 300 g [ 10.58 OZ ], Item No: B022, PRODUCT OF INDIA. The recall was initiated after FDA sample analysis revealed the presence of Salmonella contamination in the product.

The affected product is identified by Batch No: 2016 F 97 and a Best Before date of June 2017. The product was distributed via retail stores and restaurants in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
BIKAJI Chowpati BHELPURI, NET WT : 300 g [ 10.58 OZ ], Item No: B022, PRODUCT OF INDIA
Manufacturer
KRISHNA FOOD CORP
Category
Food — Snacks / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
16

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • BATCH NO: 2016 F 97 BEST BEFORE: JUNE 2017

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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