The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0491-2024·Announced 2023-12-13

BAPS Shayona Kesar Penda Ricotta Fudge Recalled for Undeclared Soy and Dyes

BAPS Shayona is recalling Kesar Penda Ricotta fudge discs because they contain undeclared soy and Yellow #5 & #6 dyes. The product was distributed to six Southern states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for undeclared soy, a common food allergen, without any reported illnesses or injuries. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness is classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

BAPS Shayona, a manufacturer located in Lilburn, Georgia, is recalling Kesar Penda Ricotta fudge discs (12 oz net weight, UPC 53150) due to the presence of undeclared soy and Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 food dyes. Undeclared soy is a significant allergen concern for consumers with soy allergies. The defect was discovered during a U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspection.

Approximately 873 units were distributed to consumers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The affected product can be identified by the following lot codes and Best By dates: 11G1323 (9/11/2023), 04G0523 (9/3/2023), 04F1523 (8/14/2023), and 04F0723 (8/6/2023).

Consumers with soy allergies who possess the recalled product should not consume it. All consumers should check their pantries for the affected lot codes.

The recalled product

Product
BAPS SHAYONA Kesar Penda Ricotta fudge discs flavored with saffron Net Wt: 12 Oz 460 Rockbridge Rd NW Lilburn, GA 30047 UPC 53150 Contains: Milk
Manufacturer
BAPS Shayona
Hazard
  • allergen-soy
  • undeclared-dyes
  • mis-labeling

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 (4)

  • 11G1323 BEST BY 9/11/2023
  • 04G0523 BEST BY 9/3/2023
  • 04F1523 BEST BY 8/14/2023
  • 04F0723 BEST BY 8/6/2023 & 04F0723 BEST BY 8/6/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • AL
  • FL
  • GA
  • NC
  • SC
  • TN