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Maharaja Food Importers, Inc.
Recall #F-1130-2018 · Initiated 2018-03-26
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Maharaja Food Importers is recalling MMRF Neyyappam (a frozen Indian food product) because the label says it contains ghee but fails to mention that it also contains milk. This labeling error means people with milk allergies wouldn't know the product isn't safe for them.
Who is at risk
Anyone with a milk allergy or severe milk sensitivity should be concerned about this product.
What to do
If you have a milk allergy and purchased this product (UPC 870400000111), do not eat it and discard it or return it to the store. Check your freezer for this item, as it was distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Product
MMRF Neyyappam, UPC: 870400000111, Frozen
Reason for recall
Label states ghee, but does not declare milk.
Quantity affected
approximatley 350-400 cases (total for all products)
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada
Lot / code info
All lot codes, with ingredient statements that do not declare the allergen, milk, on the label.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Terminated
2019-04-05
Recalling firm
Maharaja Food Importers, Inc.
4929 Metropolitan Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385-1050
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.