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Maharaja Food Importers, Inc.
Recall #F-1132-2018 · Initiated 2018-03-26
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Maharaja Food Importers is recalling MMRF Ela Ada Jaggery (a frozen Indian sweet product) because the label says it contains ghee but fails to declare that it also contains milk. This is a labeling error that could expose people with milk allergies to a product they thought was safe.
Who is at risk
People with milk allergies or those who avoid milk for religious or dietary reasons need to be aware of this recall.
What to do
Check your freezer for this product (UPC 870400000067). If you have it and have a milk allergy, do not consume it. You can return the product to the store where you purchased it or contact Maharaja Food Importers for a refund.
Product
MMRF Ela Ada Jaggery, UPC: 870400000067, 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.