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Class I, DangerousF-1742-2017

Ocho-Rios Mild Curry Powder, 5 lb. Manufactured by Oriental Packing Co.

Recalled by Oriental Packing CO., INC. on Dec 7, 2016

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Oriental Packing CO., INC. recalled Ocho-Rios Mild Curry Powder, 5 lb. 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 Dec 7, 2016.

The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Product contains lead."

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Sold to customers in Jamaica and Florida." 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 14,000 lbs total of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 5, 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 contains lead.

Product Description

Ocho-Rios Mild Curry Powder, 5 lb. Manufactured by Oriental Packing Co.

Distribution

Sold to customers in Jamaica and Florida

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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States affected: Indiana, Florida

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.