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.
Recalled by Oriental Packing CO., INC. on Aug 2, 2016
Recall Summary
Oriental Packing CO., INC. recalled Hot/Spicy Curry Powder. Packaged under the names: Blue Mountain Country Hot Jamaican Curry Powder, Jamaican Choice Jamaican Hot Curry Powder in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Aug 2, 2016.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "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."
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "FL & NY." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Miami, FL. The recall covers Approximately 373,411 lbs total of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 22, 2017), 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.
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.
Product Description
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.
Distribution
FL & NY.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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