Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Ethnic Foods Inc Bombay Kitchen brand Tikka Sev recall: Product(s) contain undeclared colors, FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Red #40

Recall published 6 months ago

Product(s) contain undeclared colors, FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Red #40

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

What the notice says: Product(s) contain undeclared colors, FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Red #40

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

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-0669-2026
Published
April 29, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Ethnic Foods Inc
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
53 cases
Distribution
New Jersey
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
UPC: 808550100085
UPC codes
80855010008553, 808550100085

Products covered by this recall

Bombay Kitchen brand Tikka Sev; Net Wt 9oz (255g); INGREDIENTS: Chickpea Flour, Water, Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Spices, Salt, FD&C Tomato Color and Citric Acid; CAUTION: May Contain Traces of Peanuts, Cashews and/or Tree Nuts; Manufactured by Bombay Kitchen Foods Port Washington, NY 11050

Check your product

The notice names 3 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.

  • 80855010008553
  • 808550100085

Package size

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

  • 9 oz

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 Allergen

Ethnic Foods Inc — The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.
  3. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.
  4. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.

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: Ethnic Foods Inc — 76 S Bayles Ave, Port Washington, NY, 11050-3729

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.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Ethnic Foods Inc fresh produce recalled?

Product(s) contain undeclared colors, FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Red #40 Product(s) contain undeclared colors, FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Red #40

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 80855010008553, 808550100085. 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?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

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 New Jersey.

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