Spice Product Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen
BHARAT BAZAR is recalling SOMA KITCHEN NATURAL ASAFOETIDA due to undeclared wheat. The product may pose a health risk to consumers with wheat allergies.
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 for allergen mislabeling (undeclared wheat, a common allergen). No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness is rated High (3).
Plain-English summary
BHARAT BAZAR is recalling SOMA KITCHEN NATURAL ASAFOETIDA (4-ounce packages) due to the presence of undeclared wheat. The recalled product was distributed in California.
The product contains wheat that is not declared on the label. This poses a health risk to consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease, who may experience allergic reactions if they consume the product.
Affected consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and consult their healthcare provider if they have experienced any allergic symptoms. The recalled product can be identified by the lot code NATL/ASFTP/G/24 (also labeled as BB/ASFTP/G/24) with a use-by date of July 2027. The UPC code is 4 973993 173586.
This is a voluntary recall initiated by the manufacturer on December 5, 2025, following identification of the labeling error.
The recalled product
- Product
- SOMA KITCHEN NATURAL ASAFOETIDA Net Wt. 4 oz (0.25 lb) Product of India Manufactured for and Imported by: Bharat Bazar, Fremont, CA 94539 Use by : JULY-2027 Lot : NATL/ASFTP/G/24 (BB/ASFTP/G/24) UPC : 4 973993 173586 Ingredients :- Natural Hing
- Manufacturer
- BHARAT BAZAR
- Category
- Food — Spice
- Hazard
- allergen-wheat
- mislabeling
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)
- Use by : JULY-2027 Lot : NATL/ASFTP/G/24 (BB/ASFTP/G/24) UPC : 4 973993 173586
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
- CA
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