Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

a-1 On the Go Kara Boondhi, Kerala Mixture, and Spicy Murukku snack products recall: Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Wheat

Recall published 2+ years ago

Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Wheat

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared wheat or gluten

An undeclared allergen — wheat or gluten — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products

Why it matters: The label does not declare wheat or gluten, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
September 20, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
a-1 On the Go
Product type
Snacks
Distribution
Georgia
UPC codes
890412353706, 8904123500329, 8904123537066, 8904123537103
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Kara Boondhi, Kerala Mixture, and Spicy Murukku snack products

What the company announced

Grace Imports, LLC., of Tucker, GA - September 20, 2024, is voluntarily recalling 250g bags of Kara Boondhi, Batch No. 2Al488 UPC 8 904123 53706, 300g bags of Kerala Mixture, Batch No. 2Al564 UPC 8 904123 500329 and 250g bag Spicy Murukku Batch No. 2Al504 UPC 8 904123 because these products contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products

Products affected are:

  • PRODUCT: Kara Boondhi · SIZE: 250g · BATCH NO.: 2Al4B8 · USE BY: 07/30/2025 · UPC: 8 904123 537066
  • PRODUCT: Kerala Mixture · SIZE: 300g · BATCH NO.: 2Al564 · USE BY: 07/30/2025 · UPC: 8 904123 500329
  • PRODUCT: Spicy Murukku · SIZE: 250g · BATCH NO.: 2Al504 · USE BY: 07/30/2025 · UPC: 8 904123 537103

On 8/29/24 the firm was notified by the by their supplier that the label does not state that the Asafetida used in the product contains wheat.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The products were distributed on August 20, 2024. These products were packaged in plastic bags and sold in retail stores in Georgia. Images of the products are below.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Biju Joseph at 770-270-1010, Monday - Friday, 11AM- 7PM EST.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 9 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 890412353706
  • 8904123500329
  • 8904123537066
  • 8904123537103

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 2Al488
  • 2Al564
  • 2Al504
  • 2Al4B8

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 07/30/2025

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Wheat

a-1 On the Go — An undeclared allergen — wheat or gluten — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids wheat or gluten, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them or they may discard the product.

Company contact: Grace Imports, LLC — Consumers: Biju Joseph, 770-270-1010

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was a-1 On the Go snacks recalled?

Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Wheat People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 890412353706, 8904123500329, 8904123537066; lot code 2Al488, 2Al564, 2Al504; best-by date 07/30/2025. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids wheat or gluten, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them or they may discard the product.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Georgia.

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