The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3054-2015·Announced 2015-09-02

Nepali Finger Chips Recalled for Undeclared Tartrazine

Balajee Trade Link LLC is recalling Rato Bhale Nepali Finger Chips because the product contains undeclared tartrazine (yellow #5).

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a minor labeling error regarding an undeclared color additive, with no reported illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Balajee Trade Link LLC is recalling 3,060 packages of Rato Bhale Nepali Finger Chips, a 200g product of Nepal. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared tartrazine (yellow #5) in the product.

The affected product is identified by Batch No. 01-15, which is printed on the bag. The product was distributed in Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific batch number and stop consuming the product if it matches the recall details.

The recalled product

Product
Rato Bhale Nepali Finger Chips Product of Nepal Weight: 200g (7.05 OZ) Imported by: Balajee Trade Link, LLC, PA USA Batch No. 01-15
Manufacturer
Balajee Trade Link LLC
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
Affected units
3,060

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)

  • On bag Batch No. 01-15

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

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