South Asian Food Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Bengal King Jhal Chanachur “ - 12/15/25
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
December 12, 2025
FDA Publish Date:
December 12, 2025
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
May contain undeclared peanut allergen
Company Name:
South Asian Food Inc
Brand Name:
Bengal King
Product Description:
Jhal Chanachur food treats
Company Announcement
South Asian Food Inc. of Maspeth, Queens, NY is recalling its 12.34oz (350gm) packages of Bengal King Jhal Chanachur food treats because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled Bengal King Jhal Chanachur were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. The product comes in a 12.34 oz (350gm), clear plastic jar marked with lot B No.HCNCU1205/24 on the top and with an expiration date of June-2026 stamped on the side. The product UPC code is 8941153046243.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packages that did not reveal the presence of peanuts.
Consumers who have purchased 12.34 oz (350gm) packages of Bengal King Jhal Chanachur are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-894-2507.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
(718) 894-2507
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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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