CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Sep 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Rato Bhale Nepali Finger Chips recalled by Balajee Trade Link

Balajee Trade Link is recalling Rato Bhale Nepali Finger Chips, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 1 Jun 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesOn bag Batch No. 01-15

Quantity recalled3060 packages

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-3054-2015
FDA event ID: 71413
Recalling firm: Balajee Trade Link, Taylor, PA
Brand: Rato Bhale
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 1 Jun 2015
FDA classified: 25 Aug 2015
Reported: 2 Sep 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: FAX
Reason category: Undeclared Allergens
Product category: Chips

Timeline

1 Jun 2015	Recall initiated by company
25 Aug 2015	Classified by FDA	+85 days
2 Sep 2015	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

Nepali Finger Chips contains undeclared tartrazine (yellow #5).

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Rato Bhale Nepali Finger Chips Product of Nepal Weight: 200g (7.05 OZ) Imported by: Balajee Trade Link, LLC, PA USA Batch No. 01-15

Where it was distributed

CO IL KY MA NC NE NY OH PA

Colorado Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts North Carolina Nebraska New York Pennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Nepali Finger Chips contains undeclared tartrazine (yellow #5).

Which lots are affected?

On bag Batch No. 01-15

Where was it sold?

CO IL KY MA NC NE NY OH PA

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 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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