Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nirwana Foods Golden Raisins recall: Undeclared sulfites

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared sulfites

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: People who have allergies to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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-0554-2025
Published
June 28, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Nirwana Foods
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
unknown
Distribution
New Jersey, New York
Lot / code info
Lot number 24/351-2410
UPC codes
712321993144
Reports of harm
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Golden Raisins

What the company announced

Nirwana Foods of NJ is recalling its 28-ounce pouches Golden Raisin with lot number (24/351-2410) because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have allergies to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Golden Raisin was distributed at retail stores of Maharaja Super Market, NY and Villager Farmers Market stores located at NY and NJ.

The product comes in a 28-ounce pouch, clear plastic package marked with lot (24/351-2410) on the top and with an expiration date of Oct 31, 2025, stamped on the label. The product UPC code is 712321993144.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed that the sulfites containing product Golden Raisin 28Oz Pouch distributed in the packages that did not reveal the presence of sulfites.

Consumers who have purchased 28-ounce pouch of Golden Raisin 28Oz Pouch are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1 (201) 659-2200.

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 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.

  • 712321993144

Lot or batch code

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

  • 24
  • 351-2410 — unknown

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • Oct 31, 2025

Package size

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

  • 28 ounce
  • 28 Oz
  • 1.75 LBS

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 Allergen

Nirwana Foods — 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.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased 28-ounce pouch of Golden Raisin 28Oz Pouch are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Nirwana Foods LLC — Consumers: 1 (201) 659-2200

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 — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Nirwana Foods other food products recalled?

Undeclared sulfites People who have allergies to sulfites 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 712321993144; lot code 24, 351-2410 — unknown; best-by date Oct 31, 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?

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?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased 28-ounce pouch of Golden Raisin 28Oz Pouch are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New Jersey, New York.

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