Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units

Eastland Food Corporation recalled Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Apr 18, 2018.

The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Eastland Food Corporation out an abundance of caution has decided to initiate a product recall of all Asian Best, Tamarind Candy ( UPC: 083737158008 ) and Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor ( UPC: 083737158022 ) due to elevated levels of lead (0.15 ppm) when compared against FDA s action level of 0.1 ppm."

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "Product Distributed thru our the nation." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Jessup, MD. The recall covers 970 Cartons of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported May 16, 2018), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.