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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Aug 2, 2016 (10 years ago)

Ground Turmeric packaged as follows recall

Recalled by J M Exotic Foods Inc · Moody, AL, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

The firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.

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What was recalled

Ground Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,

Quantity: 468 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.

a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184

Where it was sold

Alabama Georgia

FDA's distribution note: GA, AL

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
J M Exotic Foods Inc
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Aug 2, 2016
In FDA report of
Mar 22, 2017
Terminated
Mar 29, 2017
FDA recall number
F-1613-2017 · event 74866
Official record
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