This picture taken on September 17, 2018 shows an Indian man preparing ladoo sweets in the kitchen of the Koth Ganeshji Mandir Temple in Ganpatipura on the outskirts of Bagodara in western Gujarat state.

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A range of Indian snacks that were distributed across three states have been recalled because of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Karison Foods & Snacks Inc. of Port Washington, New York, issued a recall of 12-ounce containers of panjiri, pinni and laddoo snacks on January 12, warning that people with milk allergies could suffer a "serious or life-threatening allergic reaction" if they eat them.

Newsweek attempted to contact Karison Foods & Snacks Inc. via telephone for comment.

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Why It Matters

Milk is one of the nine major food allergens as set out in the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. The others are sesame, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.

About 6.2 million people in the United States have an allergy to milk, according to an estimate by the organization Food, Allergy, Research and Education (FARE), based on previous research.

A man prepares ladoo sweets in the kitchen of the Koth Ganeshji Mandir Temple in Ganpatipura on the outskirts of Bagodara in western Gujarat state, India, on September 17, 2018.

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What To Know

On January 12, Karison Foods & Snacks Inc. initiated a voluntary recall for the following products, all packaged in 12-ounce clear plastic containers and sold in New York, New Jersey and Virginia:

All affected products have expiration dates of August 29, 2026.

As of January 12, no illnesses had been reported. The FDA noted that the undeclared milk allergen was found during a routine inspection of Karison's production facility.

What People Are Saying

Karison Foods & Snacks Inc., in a press release: "Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product."

The Mayo Clinic, on its website: "An allergic reaction usually happens soon after you or your child consumes milk. Symptoms of milk allergy range from mild to severe and can include wheezing, vomiting, hives and digestive problems. Milk allergy also can cause anaphylaxis, a severe, life-threatening reaction."

The FDA, on its website: "People with food allergies should read labels and avoid the foods they are allergic to. The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food."

What Happens Next

Consumers are urged to return any affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Karison Foods & Snacks Inc. can be contacted at 516-944-9000 for additional information.

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