Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-2224-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ontime Distribution Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Quantity | 18 - 250 gram jars and 23 - 400 gram jars |
| Location | Brooklyn, NY, United States |
Official product description
PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC, Net Wt. 14.1 oz./400g, UPC 8 46656 00209 4, and Net Wt. 8.82 oz./250g, UPC 8 31730 00551 --- PRODUCT OF BANGLADESH -- Manufactured by/Fabricado por: PRAN AGRO LTD, PRAN-RFL Center, 105 Middle Badda, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh --- This product is packed in clear plastic jars with yellow plastic lids.
Why the product was recalled
The product was found to contain excessive levels of lead based on sampling by New York State Department of Health, private laboratory analysis, and FDA sampling and analysis.
Distribution information
New York and New Jersey
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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