Hot/Spicy Curry Powder — Class I food recall F-1614-2017
Terminated recall by Oriental Packing Co., Inc., reported 2017-03-22, distributed in FL, NY. Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ingredient used t
| Recall number | F-1614-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Oriental Packing Co., Inc., Miami, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-08-02 |
| Classified | 2017-03-16 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-03-22 |
| Terminated | 2017-05-08 |
| Distributed | FL, NY |
| Quantity | 373,411 pounds |
| Lot numbers | 111915, 120115, 120215, 120315, 12516, 12616, 12716, 12916, 20316, 20916, 21616, 21716, 22216, 30116, 30516, 30716, 31616, 31916, 32319, 32416, 32516, 32616, 40216, 40816, 41216, 41316, 41416, 42016, 42116, 42216, 42716, 42816, 42916, 51716, 51816, 51916, 52316, 53116, 60116, 60216 and 9 more |
| Expiration dates | 2018-11-01 |
Product
Hot/Spicy Curry Powder. Packaged under the names: Blue Mountain Country Hot Jamaican Curry Powder, Jamaican Choice Jamaican Hot Curry Powder, Ocho Rios Jamaica Nice Spicy Hot Curry Powder Seasoning, Ocho Rios Hot N Spicy Jamaican Style Curry Powder, Oriental Brand Grade A Jamaican Curry Powder Hot & Spicy, Grace Jamaican Style Hot Curry Powder, and Grace Caribbean Tradition Hot Curry Powder. Sold as 2 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 22 oz, and 5 lb.
Reason for recall
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.
Machine access
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