CLASS II Food recall · Reported 19 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
"Vrindavan" Cow Ghee, Ingredients: 100% clarified butter recalled
Pure Ghee is recalling "Vrindavan" Cow Ghee, Ingredients: 100% clarified butter, distributed in New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 8 Sep 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-0086-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75269
- Recalling firm
- Pure Ghee, Wheeling, WV
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Sep 2016
- FDA classified
- 12 Oct 2016
- Reported
- 19 Oct 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Butter
Timeline
| 8 Sep 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
PURE GHEE, INC. VOLUNTARY RECALLS VRINDAVAN COW GHEE DUE TO AN UNDECLARED MILK ALLERGEN
Product as listed by the FDA
"VRINDAVAN" COW GHEE, Ingredients: 100% clarified butter
Where it was distributed
The product was distributed in NJ and NY
Questions about this recall
Is "Vrindavan" Cow Ghee, Ingredients: 100% clarified butter recalled?
Yes. Pure Ghee recalled "Vrindavan" Cow Ghee, Ingredients: 100% clarified butter on 8 Sep 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0086-2017.
Why was it recalled?
PURE GHEE, INC. VOLUNTARY RECALLS VRINDAVAN COW GHEE DUE TO AN UNDECLARED MILK ALLERGEN
Which lots are affected?
CODE: 2 fl. oz. (UPC #753642000999) 8 fl. oz. (UPC #753642001002) 16 fl. oz. (UPC #753642001002) 32 fl. oz. (UPC #753642001019) 64 fl. oz. (UPC #753642001033) 128 fl. oz. (UPC #753642001040)
Where was it sold?
The product was distributed in NJ and NY
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 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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