FDA recall: Ola-Ola pounded yam pulled over undeclared milk allergen risk
FDA has posted a voluntary food recall for OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM after the company said some packages may contain an undeclared milk allergen—a risk for people with milk allergy or severe milk sensitivity.
Timing: Fayus Inc. (dba Yusol International Foods) announced the recall on July 6, 2026, and FDA published the notice on July 7, 2026.
The alert is the kind of “label check” problem that can be easy to miss at the grocery store: the recall applies only to specific products identified by expiration dates from November 2028 through May 2029, and only when the dairy allergen is not listed on the label.
What changed: undeclared milk allergen in some OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM
According to the FDA recall notice, Fayus Inc. (doing business as Yusol International Foods) initiated the recall because some packaged OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM may contain milk in the form of sodium caseinate that is not declared on the product label.
The company attributes the problem to a temporary breakdown in its production and packaging process. FDA says no illnesses or injuries have been reported to date related to this issue.
Which product to check right now
FDA says the recalled product is packaged in a clear bag and can be identified by the expiration dates printed on the front:
- November 2028 through May 2029
Crucially, FDA says this recall only applies to products with those expiration dates when the dairy allergen is not listed. In other words, not every bag of Ola-Ola pounded yam is part of this recall.
Where the product was distributed
FDA reports that OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM was distributed through outlets between December 2025 and May 2026 in:
- California
- Georgia
- Illinois
- New Jersey
- New York
- Texas
FDA also notes distribution in Canada and Australia.
Who is at highest risk
FDA highlights that people with a milk allergy or severe milk sensitivity face the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the affected product.
What to do if you bought it
If you have a milk allergy or severe sensitivity, FDA says you should not consume the affected product.
Instead, FDA says you can return it to the place of purchase for:
- an exchange for a correctly labeled product, or
- a warning-sticker–labeled replacement.
FDA also reports that Fayus Inc. is working to apply dairy allergen warning stickers to affected products that remain on store shelves.
What to watch next
FDA maintains an ongoing recalls list and consumer-focused recall/alert pages. If you’re tracking this recall for family members with food allergies, check those FDA pages for updates to the recall’s status and any additional identification details that may be posted.
If someone experiences symptoms after eating a product they believe may contain an undeclared allergen, follow their existing allergy action plan and seek medical care promptly.
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