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BALQEES SPICES — Class I food recall F-2099-2019

Terminated recall by Makzemo LLC, reported 2019-08-28, distributed in MI, NY. Product contains high levels of lead.

Recall numberF-2099-2019
Product typeFood
ClassificationClass I
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmMakzemo LLC, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Recall initiated2019-04-11
Classified2019-09-03
Reported by FDA2019-08-28
Terminated2020-06-02
DistributedMI, NY
Quantity600 units
Reason classeschemical contamination
UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI00510877504032
Expiration dates2021-12-01

Product

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

Reason for recall

Product contains high levels of lead.

Machine access

This record, with every extracted code, the verbatim FDA record and provenance, is available from the recall API: GET https://api.data.aroqon.com/v1/recalls/F-2099-2019. Look up any UPC, UDI, NDC or lot with /v1/recalls/lookup?code=…. API docs · free and paid keys.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.