Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Karma White Cheddar Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds recall: Undeclared milk

Recall published 3+ years ago

Undeclared milk

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

The hazard: Undeclared milk

An undeclared allergen — milk — 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 milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, 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
April 5, 2023
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Karma
Product type
Dairy
Distribution
Michigan
UPC codes
617201892589
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

White Cheddar Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds

What the company announced

Karma Spices and Trading Company, LLC of Walled Lake, Michigan is recalling White Cheddar Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds, because it may contain undeclared Milk . People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled White Cheddar Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds were sold at retail stores in Michigan stores and online at www.karmawellnesskitchen.com .

The recalled product is white cheddar cheese popped water lily seed snack. The product is identifiable by the tan colored 1.5oz. standup pouch bag and artwork includes these words on front “white cheddar cheese-Popped water lily seeds”. Please also refer to the best by/lot number sticker located on back of the package. Lot numbers included are: 051222, 082222, 111622, 021323. The product UPC is 6 17201 89258 9.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing Milk was distributed in packaging that did not list “Contains:Milk” as a common allergen.

Production of the product has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased Karma Spices and Trading Company’s White Cheddar Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-248-476-7682 Monday-Friday from 10:00am-4:00pm EST.

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 2 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.

  • 617201892589

Package size

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

  • 1.5 oz

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 Milk

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

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, 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 Karma Spices and Trading Company’s White Cheddar Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Karma Spices and Trading Company, LLC — Consumers: Karma Spices and Trading Company, LLC, 1-248-476-7682

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 Karma dairy recalled?

Undeclared milk People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk 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 617201892589. 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 milk, 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 Karma Spices and Trading Company’s White Cheddar Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Michigan.

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