Yem Foods LLC recalls Priyems Sambar Spicy Lentil Soup 800 grams (1.76 lbs) UPC 8 61754 00010 0, 8 retail units per wholesale case, Frozen
Yem Foods recalls Priyems Sambar Spicy Lentil Soup (800g) with undeclared wheat starch in asafoetida. Products with Use By Date 08/08/23 or earlier are affected. Consumers should check UPC 8 61754 00010 0.
Recall notice
undeclared wheat starch sub-ingredient found in the asafoetida used in the products
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What happened, in plain English
Yem Foods is recalling Priyems Sambar Spicy Lentil Soup due to undeclared wheat starch in the asafoetida. This could cause allergic reactions in people with wheat allergies. The recall affects products with Use By Date 08/08/23 or earlier. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/12408-yem-foods-priyems-sambar-spicy-lentil-soup-recall-undeclared-wheat.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/12408-yem-foods-priyems-sambar-spicy-lentil-soup-recall-undeclared-wheat · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1678-2022
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“Yem Foods Priyems Sambar Spicy Lentil Soup Recall: Undeclared Wheat Starch Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/12408-yem-foods-priyems-sambar-spicy-lentil-soup-recall-undeclared-wheat. Based on FDA recall #F-1678-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1678-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The asafoetida in the soup contains undeclared wheat starch. This poses a risk for individuals with wheat allergies who may react to the wheat. The hazard is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.
Who’s affected
People who purchased Priyems Sambar Spicy Lentil Soup with Use By Date 08/08/23 or earlier are affected. Those with wheat allergies are at higher risk due to the undeclared wheat starch.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 8 61754 00010 0 on the product label. Products with Use By Date 08/08/23 or earlier are affected. The product is sold in 8-unit retail cases.
- Brand
Yem Foods- Product
Priyems Sambar Spicy Lentil Soup 800 grams (1.76 lbs) UPC 8 61754 00010 0, 8 retail units per wholesale case, Frozen- Category
Food
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class III- Status
Terminated- Distribution
CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, WI
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1678-2022 | Priyems Sambar Spicy Lentil Soup 800 grams (1.76 lbs) UPC 8 61754 00010 0, 8 retail units per wholesale case, Frozen; All products with Use By Date 08/08/23 or earlier | 2313 cases |
| F-1679-2022 | Priyems Sambar Coconut & Onion Spicy Lentil Soup 800 grams (1.76 lbs) UPC 8 61754 000124, 8 retail units per wholesale case, Frozen; All products with Use By Date 08/08/23 or earlier | 662.375 cases |
| F-1680-2022 | Priyems Lemon Pickle 1lb/454g UPC 8 61754 000117, 10 retail units per wholesale case, Refrigerated; All products with Use By Date 02/08/23 or earlier | 387.8 cases |
| F-1681-2022 | Priyems Mango Pickles 1lb/454g UPC 8 61754 000179, 10 retail units per wholesale case, Refrigerated; All products with Use By Date 02/08/23 or earlier | 731.7 cases |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UPC 8 61754 00010 0 and Use By Date 08/08/23 or earlier.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The recall does not state if the product is safe to eat. The hazard is undeclared wheat starch, which could cause allergic reactions in people with wheat allergies.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy. Consumers should check the product label for the UPC and Use By Date to determine if it's affected.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the UPC 8 61754 00010 0 and Use By Date 08/08/23 or earlier on the product label.
Contact Yem Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yem Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1678-2022 — Yem Foods Priyems Sambar Spicy Lentil Soup 800 grams (1.76 lbs) UPC 8 61754 00010 0, 8 retail units Hello, I own a Priyems Sambar Spicy Lentil Soup 800 grams (1.76 lbs) UPC 8 61754 00010 0, 8 retail units per wholesale case, Frozen that is covered by recall F-1678-2022 from Yem Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1678-2022 (August 8, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1678-2022 to see it in context.
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