Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Bharat Bazar Soma Kitchen Natural Asafoetida recall: Undeclared wheat

Recall published 9 months ago

Undeclared wheat.

The hazard: Undeclared wheat or gluten

The product contains wheat or gluten that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids wheat or gluten, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: Undeclared wheat.

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

Recall number
H-0417-2026
Published
February 4, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Bharat Bazar
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
180 packages (4-oz./package)
Distribution
California
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Use by : JULY-2027 Lot : NATL/ASFTP/G/24 (BB/ASFTP/G/24) UPC : 4 973993 173586
UPC codes
4973993173586

Products covered by this recall

SOMA KITCHEN NATURAL ASAFOETIDA Net Wt. 4 oz (0.25 lb) Product of India Manufactured for and Imported by: Bharat Bazar, Fremont, CA 94539 Use by : JULY-2027 Lot : NATL/ASFTP/G/24 (BB/ASFTP/G/24) UPC : 4 973993 173586 Ingredients :- Natural Hing

Check your product

The notice names 7 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.

  • 4973993173586

Lot or batch code

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

  • NATL
  • ASFTP
  • 24

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • JULY-2027 Lot

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 4 oz
  • 0.25 lb

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Wheat

Bharat Bazar — The product contains wheat or gluten that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids wheat or gluten, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  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. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids wheat or gluten, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  3. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  4. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: BHARAT BAZAR — 34301 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City, CA, 94587-4455

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 Bharat Bazar other food products recalled?

Undeclared wheat. Undeclared wheat.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 4973993173586; lot code NATL, ASFTP, 24; best-by date JULY-2027 Lot. 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?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California.

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