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BOMBAY KITCHEN
CSWH grade A (89)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 89.2222.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | B (80) | 1 Class II (4 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (93) | Tier A: 0 of 9 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 1 of 9 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5) · B (81) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | A (100) | None found to the owner Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 undeclared allergen) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
Class II, Mar 25, 2026 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 98778
Bombay Kitchen brand Punjabi Mix; Net Wt 9oz (255g); INGREDIENTS: Chickpea Flour, Water, Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram), Brown Lentils (Masoor), Chickpeas, Rice Flakes, Puffed Rice, Spices, Sugar, Peanuts, Raisins, Yogurt (pasteurized Grade A Milk and Cultures), Green Chilli, Salt, FD&C tomato Color and Citric Acid; CONTAINS: Peanuts, Milk; CAUTION: May Contain Traces of Peanuts, Cashews and/or Tree Nuts; Manufactured by Bombay Kitchen Foods Port Washington, NY 11050
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Product(s) contain undeclared colors, FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Red #40
- Code information
- UPC: 808550100016
- Recalling firm
- Ethnic Foods Inc
- Dates
- Recall started Mar 25, 2026; classified Apr 21, 2026
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 808550100016 (upc)
FDA record H-0670-2026: openFDA · Report an error
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Ingredients on our watch list
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 1 of 9 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(34): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 1 of 9 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(43): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Products (1)
- PUNJABI MIX · UPC 808550100016 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Bombay Kitchen Foods, Inc., Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
None found from FDA food offices.
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.