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

Hot/Spicy Jerk Curry Powder recall

Recalled by Oriental Packing Co., Inc. · Miami, FL, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ingredient used to manufacture the curry seasoning also tested positive for lead.

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What was recalled

Hot/Spicy Jerk Curry Powder. Packaged under the names: Blue Mountain Country Hot Jamaican Jerk Curry Seasoning & Ocho Rios Spicy Jerk Curry Seasoning. Sold as 2 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 22 oz, and 5 lb.

Quantity: Approximately 373,411 lbs total

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.

Lot No. 013016. Exp. Dates: 11/01/2018 thru 06/29/2016.

Where it was sold

Florida New York

FDA's distribution note: FL & NY.

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
Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Aug 2, 2016
In FDA report of
Mar 22, 2017
Terminated
May 8, 2017
FDA recall number
F-1616-2017 · event 74814
Official record
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Also recalled with it (3 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class I · High risk Terminated Chemical / toxin

Hot/Spicy Curry Powder

Reason Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ingredient used to manufacture the curry seasoning also tested positive for lead.

Oriental Packing Co., Inc. FL, NY F-1614-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Chemical / toxin

Mild Curry Powder

Reason Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ingredient used to manufacture the curry seasoning also tested positive for lead.

Oriental Packing Co., Inc. FL, NY F-1615-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Chemical / toxin

Mild Jerk Curry Powder

Reason Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ingredient used to manufacture the curry seasoning also tested positive for lead.

Oriental Packing Co., Inc. FL, NY F-1617-2017

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