Spice product recalled for undeclared wheat allergen

Plain-English summary

Vandevi Compounded Asafoetida, a powdered spice product manufactured by KINJIN FOOD PRIVATE LIMITED, is being recalled due to undeclared wheat allergen content. The product is packaged in yellow plastic bottles with blue/yellow labels and comes in sizes ranging from 50 grams to 1 kilogram. Approximately 18,580 kg was distributed through exporters to the United States, with multiple batches containing expiration dates from 2023 through 2025.

Wheat is a major allergen. Consumers with wheat allergies or sensitivities should not use this product. If you have consumed any of this product and have a wheat allergy, consult a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase or discard it. Check the packaging label for batch information and expiration dates to verify if you have affected product.

The recalled product

Product

Vandevi Compounded Asafoetida 50 gm, 100 gms 200 gm, 500 gm, 1 kg. Packaged in yellow plastic bottles with plastic shrink wrap blue/yellow labels.

Manufacturer

KINJIN FOOD PRIVATE LIMITED

Category

Food — Spices / Seasonings

Hazard

• allergen-wheat
• 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.

Distribution

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