Food Recall Check
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Apr 11, 2019 (7 years ago)

BALQEES SPICES Yemeni Spices Mix recall

Recalled by Makzemo LLC · Brooklyn, NY, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Product contains high levels of lead.

Some of these cause harm only with repeated exposure (lead in spices, for example), others act within hours (histamine poisoning from spoiled fish). All chemical contamination recalls.

What was recalled

BALQEES SPICES, Yemeni Spices Mix, NET WEIGHT: 230g (1/2 lb.) and 454 grams (1lb.) clear plastic container and 5 lbs. clear plastic bag. Distributed By: Makzemo LLC, 7304 5th Avenue # 112, Brooklyn, NY 11209, (718) 219-6630, Ingredients, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Cumin, Coriander, Garlic, Flavors

Quantity: 600 units 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.

Best Before 12/01/2021; UPC 510877504032 additional lots may be involved

Where it was sold

Michigan New York

FDA's distribution note: NY, MI

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
Makzemo LLC
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Apr 11, 2019
In FDA report of
Aug 28, 2019
Terminated
Jun 2, 2020
FDA recall number
F-2099-2019 · event 83536
Official record
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