Vandevi Asafoetida Yellow Powder - recalled due to undeclared wheat traces

United States

Kinjin Food Pvt. Ltd. Maharashtra, India is recalling its 50 gm, 100 gm, 200 gm & 500 gm, 1 Kg packages of "Asafoetida" Vandevi Yellow powder because they may contain undeclared traces wheat. People who have allergies to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled "Asafoetida" products were distributed nationwide in the USA in retail stores and through mail orders. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The product is packed a yellow plastic bottle with a pale blue label with UPC 50g-8906044469013, 100g-8906044469020, 200g-8906044469037, 500g-8906044469044, 1kg-8906044469051. You will find the information of batch number, quantity and expiry date on the product label.

Affected products:

- BATCH NO: 163. PACK SIZE: 50g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 06-11-2023, 10-11-2023, 13-02-2024.
- BATCH NO: 163. PACK SIZE: 100g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 11-2023, 06-11-2023 10-11-2023, 08-12-2023, 23-12-2023, 05-12-2023, 14-12-2023, 13-02-2024.
- BATCH NO: 163. PACK SIZE: 1 kg. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 45210.
- BATCH NO: 169. PACK SIZE: 50g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 22-02-2024, 24-02-2024, 03-04-2024, 06-05-2024, 05-06-2024.
- BATCH NO: 169. PACK SIZE: 100g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 12-2023, 22-02-2024, 24-02-2024, 04-03-2024, 08-03-2024, 25-03-2024, 03-04-2024, 08-05-2024, 03-06-2024, 05-06-2024, 09-06-2024, 03-07-2024.
- BATCH NO: 169. PACK SIZE: 200g & 500g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 22-02-2024.
- BATCH NO: 169. PACK SIZE: 1 kg. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 45509.
- BATCH NO: 173. PACK SIZE: 50g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 13-07-2024, 08-08-2024, 25-09-2024, 11-11-2024.
- BATCH NO: 173. PACK SIZE: 100g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 11-07-2024, 01-08-2024, 19-08-2024, 14-09-2024, 25-09-2024, 11-11-2024, 20-11-2024, 12-12-2024.
- BATCH NO: 178. PACK SIZE: 50g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 18-01-2025, 01-03-2025, 09-03-2025, 02-05-2025, 10-05-2025,.
- BATCH NO: 178. PACK SIZE: 100g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 12-2024, 18-01-2025, 02-2025, 13-02-2025, 01-03-2025, 09-03-2025, 19-03-2025, 02-04-2025, 09-04-2025, 02-05-2025, 07-05-2025.
- BATCH NO: 178. PACK SIZE: 200g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 09-03-2025, 02-05-2025.
- BATCH NO: 181. PACK SIZE: 50g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 07-07-2025, 13-07-2025, 15-08-2025, 22-08-2025, 01-09-2025, 10-09-2025, 14-09-2025.
- BATCH NO: 181. PACK SIZE: 100g. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 05-06-2025, 08-06-2025, 14-06-2025, 07-07-2025, 13-07-2025, 24-07-2025, 06-08-2025, 15-08-2025, 22-08-2025, 09-2025, 01-09-2025, 10-09- 2025, 14-09-2025.
- BATCH NO: 181. PACK SIZE: 1kg. EXP/ BEST BEFORE END DATES: 15-08-2025.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product was being manufactured at a plant which also processed wheat products and therefore, there may be a possibility that the product may contain undeclared traces of wheat and the packaging did not mention the presence of traces of wheat as per the declaration required under labelling requirements of FSMA. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused due to misunderstanding of the precautionary labelling done on the product however not as per the labelling requirement of FSMA.

Export and distribution of the product in the USA has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased packages of "Asafoetida " Vandevi Yellow powder are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company name: Kinjin Food Pvt. Ltd.
Brand name: Vandevi
Product recalled: Asafoetida Yellow Powder in 50 gram, 100 gram, 200 gram, 500 gram, and 1 kilogram packages.
Reason of the recall: May contain undeclared wheat traces.
FDA Recall date: January 17, 2024