The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1130-2018·Announced 2018-05-02

MMRF Neyyappam Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Maharaja Food Importers is recalling frozen MMRF Neyyappam because the label lists ghee but fails to declare milk, a major allergen.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling for milk, a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Maharaja Food Importers, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 350 to 400 cases of frozen MMRF Neyyappam (UPC: 870400000111). The recall is due to a labeling error where the product contains ghee, which is derived from milk, but the ingredient statement does not declare milk as an allergen.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. The recall covers all lot codes for this specific product that feature the incorrect ingredient statement.

Consumers with this product should check their labels. If the ingredient list includes ghee but does not explicitly declare milk, they should not consume the product and should contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
MMRF Neyyappam, UPC: 870400000111, Frozen

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)

  • All lot codes
  • with ingredient statements that do not declare the allergen
  • milk
  • on the label.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Maharaja Food Importers, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →