Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Karison brand Panjiri recall: Product contains milk, which is undeclared in the ingredient statement

Recall published 8 months ago

Product contains milk, which is undeclared in the ingredient statement.

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 contains milk, which is undeclared in the ingredient statement.

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-0509-2026
Published
February 18, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Karison Foods & Snacks, Inc.
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
Total: 230 Cases (2,760 units)
Distribution
New Jersey, New York, Virginia
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Expiration date Aug 29, 2026
UPC codes
897307002437

Products covered by this recall

Karison brand PANJIRI; NET WT. 12 oz.; Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Butter, Almonds, Sugar, Lotus Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Flax Seeds, Edible Gum, Ginger Powder, Zero Trans Fat Vegetable Shortening; UPC: 8 97307 00243 7; Distributed By: Karison Foods & Snacks Inc.; 34 Willowdale Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050; Manufactured in a facility that processes Milk, Eggs, Soybean, Tree nuts, Wheat, Peanuts and other Nuts. Product is packaged in clear plastic containers, 12-(12 oz) units/case.

Check your product

The notice names 5 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.

  • 897307002437

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • Aug 29
  • 2026 — Total

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 12

Package size

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

  • 12 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

Karison Foods & Snacks, 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. Report any reaction to the FDA so it is recorded against this recall.
  3. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.
  4. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.

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: Karison Foods & Snacks, Inc. — 34 Willowdale Ave, Port Washington, NY, 11050-3717

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 Karison Foods & Snacks, Inc. dairy recalled?

Product contains milk, which is undeclared in the ingredient statement. Product contains milk, which is undeclared in the ingredient statement.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 897307002437; best-by date Aug 29 or 2026 — Total; model number 12. 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, New York, Virginia.

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