Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric — Class I food recall F-1640-2017
Ongoing recall by Spices USA Inc., reported 2017-03-29, distributed in FL. Product contains elevated levels of lead.
| Recall number | F-1640-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Spices USA Inc., Hialeah, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-08-17 |
| Classified | 2017-03-21 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-03-29 |
| Distributed | FL |
| Countries outside the US | BB, DO, FR, HN, JM |
| Quantity | 772 bags |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
| Lot numbers | 120674 |
| Expiration dates | 2018-04 |
Product
Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bag. Manufactured by Spices USA.
Reason for recall
Product contains elevated levels of lead.
Machine access
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