South Asian Food Inc. of Maspeth, Queens, NY, is recalling Bengal King Jhal Chanachur food treats because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
The recalled Bengal King Jhal Chanachur were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. The product comes in a 12.34-ounce (350gm), clear plastic jars marked with lot B No.HCNCU1205/24 on the top and with an expiration date of June-2026 stamped on the side. The product UPC code is 8941153046243.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packages that did not reveal the presence of peanuts.