Bombay Kitchen Tikka Sev recalled for undeclared food coloring
Bombay Kitchen brand Tikka Sev 9oz containers are being recalled because they contain undeclared FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Red #40 food colors. The product was distributed in New Jersey.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving undeclared allergen-like substances (artificial food dyes). Undeclared colors can pose a health risk to consumers with dye sensitivities or allergies, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries.
Plain-English summary
Ethnic Foods Inc is recalling Bombay Kitchen brand Tikka Sev (9 oz / 255g) due to the presence of undeclared food colorings: FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Red #40. Although the product label lists FD&C Tomato Color as an ingredient, it does not declare the presence of Yellow #6 and Red #40, which are used in the manufacturing process.
The affected product was distributed in New Jersey. The recalled product has UPC 808550100085 and was manufactured by Bombay Kitchen Foods in Port Washington, NY.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have sensitivities or allergies to artificial food dyes. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bombay Kitchen brand Tikka Sev; Net Wt 9oz (255g); INGREDIENTS: Chickpea Flour, Water, Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Spices, Salt, FD&C Tomato Color and Citric Acid; CAUTION: May Contain Traces of Peanuts, Cashews and/or Tree Nuts; Manufactured by Bombay Kitchen Foods Port
- Manufacturer
- Ethnic Foods Inc
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- undeclared-food-dyes
- allergen-sensitivity
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- UPC: 808550100085
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
- NJ