Baraka Mild Curry Powder packed in
Reason UBC FOOD Distributors initiated a voluntary recall of Baraka Hot and Mild Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. plastic tubs due to high levels of lead found in the products.
Baraka brand ground black pepper packaged in recall
Recalled by U.B.C. Food Distributors INC. · Dearborn, MI, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Potential Salmonella contamination
Pathogen: Salmonella
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The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
What was recalled
Baraka brand ground black pepper packaged in 7oz retail containers with UPC 8 22514 26626 6; 10 units per case
Quantity: 1070 units
Food: Spices & seasonings
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Best Before January 2026
Where it was sold
Nationwide.
FDA's distribution note: Nationwide
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- U.B.C. Food Distributors INC.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- May 28, 2024
- In FDA report of
- Jun 19, 2024
- Terminated
- Aug 8, 2024
- FDA recall number
- F-1345-2024 · event 94725
- Official record
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