Ground Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER — Class I food recall F-1613-2017
Terminated recall by J M Exotic Foods Inc, reported 2017-03-22, distributed in AL, GA. The firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have e
| Recall number | F-1613-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | J M Exotic Foods Inc, Moody, AL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-08-02 |
| Classified | 2017-03-16 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-03-22 |
| Terminated | 2017-03-29 |
| Distributed | AL, GA |
| Quantity | 468 units |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
| Lot numbers | 16110118, 16131185, 16165184 |
Product
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.,
Reason for recall
The firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.
Machine access
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