Kinjin Food Pvt Ltd, Maharashtra, India Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat Traces in "Vandevi Asafoeitida Yellow Powder"

Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 14, 2026 — Kinjin Food Pvt. Ltd. is recalling Vandevi Asafoetida Yellow powder because products may contain undeclared traces of wheat, posing a risk of serious or life‑threatening allergic reactions to people with wheat allergy; consumers should stop using the product immediately and not eat it. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after the company determined the product was made in a facility that also processes wheat and labeling did not declare possible wheat traces as required.

The recalled products are sold in 50 g, 100 g, 200 g, 500 g and 1 kg packages packaged in yellow plastic bottles with a pale blue label (UPC: 50g‑8906044469013, 100g‑8906044469020, 200g‑8906044469037, 500g‑8906044469044, 1kg‑8906044469051). Affected lot code(s) include batches 163, 169, 173, 178 and 181 with multiple expiry/best‑before dates listed on the product label; consumers should check the lot code(s) and expiry date on their package. These products have been sold online and at select U.S. retailers and have been sold since Sept. 15, 2025; distribution and exports to the U.S. are suspended until the problem is corrected.

Consumers who have purchased Vandevi Asafoetida Yellow powder should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of it safely; those seeking a refund or replacement may contact Kinjin Food at [email protected] or by phone at +91‑9819003276 (Mr. Hiren Thakkar). If you have severe allergy concerns or experience symptoms after exposure, seek immediate medical attention. For further details or to confirm whether your lot code(s) are affected, consumers should check product labels or contact the company.