Karison Panjiri snack recalled for undeclared milk ingredient
Karison Foods & Snacks is recalling its 12 oz. PANJIRI product because it contains milk that is not listed on the ingredient label. The product was distributed in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. This poses a serious risk to anyone with a milk allergy or severe lactose intolerance.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Do not eat this product if you have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.
- Check your pantry for Karison brand PANJIRI with UPC 8 97307 00243 7 and expiration date Aug 29, 2026.
- Return the product to the store where you bought it, or discard it.
- Contact Karison Foods & Snacks Inc. at 34 Willowdale Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050 with questions.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- 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.
- UPC code
- 897307002437
- Sold in
- NY, NJ, VA
- Made for
- All ages
This recall covers 5 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- Total: 230 Cases (2,760 units)
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 34 Willowdale Ave, N/A, Port Washington, NY, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- H-0509-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- 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. Product contains milk, which is undeclared in the ingredient statement. Expiration date Aug 29, 2026 Distribution: NY, NJ, VA Affected quantity: Total: 230 Cases (2,760 units)
- Hazard
- Product contains milk, which is undeclared in the ingredient statement.
5 products in this recall
Karison Indian sweets recalled for undeclared milk
Karison Foods & Snacks is recalling five 12-ounce Karison sweets: Besan Laddoo, No Sugar Added Besan Laddoo, Punjabi Pinni, Alsi Pinni and Panjiri. The products contain milk, which is not listed on the ingredient label. The sweets were distributed in New York, New Jersey and Virginia, and no injuries have been reported.
The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.
- Karison brand BESAN LADDOO; NET WT. 12 oz.; Ingredients: Gram Flour, Butter, Sugar, Zero Trans Fat Vegetable Shortening, Almonds, Cardamom; UPC: 8 9730700240…H-0505-2026 · Total: 230 Cases (2,760 units)
- Karison brand PUNJABI PINNI; NET WT. 12 oz.; Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Butter, Sugar, Almonds, Zero Trans Fat, Vegetable Shortening; UPC: 8 97307 00215 4; Di…H-0506-2026 · Total: 230 Cases (3,120 units)
- Karison brand NO SUGAR ADDED BESAN LADDOO; Ingredients: Gram Flour, Butter, Zero Trans Fat Vegetable Shortening (Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Pistachio, Almond…H-0507-2026 · Total: 230 Cases (2,760 units)
- Karison brand ALSI PINNI; NET WT. 12 oz.; Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Butter, Sugar Flax Seeds, Almonds, Zero Trans Fat, Vegetable Shortening; UPC: 8 97307 002…H-0508-2026 · Total: 230 Cases (2,760 units)
- Karison brand PANJIRI; NET WT. 12 oz.; Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Butter, Almonds, Sugar, Lotus Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Flax Seeds, Edible Gum, Ginger Powder, Ze… (this page)H-0509-2026 · Total: 230 Cases (2,760 units)