CLASS I Food recall · Reported 23 May 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Bombay Kitchen Bhavnagri Mix recalled by Ethnic Foods

Ethnic Foods is recalling Bombay Kitchen Bhavnagri Mix, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 26 Apr 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot # 28517, 31917, 33817, 35317, 01118, 02318, 02918, 05118, 07318

Quantity recalled134 cases - 15 packets per case

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1456-2018
FDA event ID: 79989
Recalling firm: Ethnic Foods, Port Washington, NY
Brand: Bombay
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 26 Apr 2018
FDA classified: 15 May 2018
Reported: 23 May 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Peanuts
Product category: Other

Timeline

26 Apr 2018	Recall initiated by company
15 May 2018	Classified by FDA	+19 days
23 May 2018	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product contains undeclared peanuts.

Product as listed by the FDA

Bombay Kitchen Bhavnagri Mix, packaged in a 19 oz., clear bag, UPC: 808550110206

Where it was distributed

NY, NJ, CT, MD, NH, OH, OR, PA, VA, DC

Connecticut District of Columbia Maryland New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Bombay Kitchen Bhavnagri Mix recalled?

Yes. Ethnic Foods recalled Bombay Kitchen Bhavnagri Mix on 26 Apr 2018. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1456-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Product contains undeclared peanuts.

Which lots are affected?

Lot # 28517, 31917, 33817, 35317, 01118, 02318, 02918, 05118, 07318

Where was it sold?

NY, NJ, CT, MD, NH, OH, OR, PA, VA, DC

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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