Why it was recalled
The firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.
Product description
Ground Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184
Where it was sold
GA, AL
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1613-2017
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 2, 2016
- FDA report date
- Mar 22, 2017
- Quantity
- 468 units
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- J M Exotic Foods Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1613-2017, exactly as published.
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- City
- Moody
- State
- AL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 74866
- Address
- 2435 US Highway 78
- Code information
- a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184
- Postal code
- 35004-2137
- Report date
- Mar 22, 2017
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1613-2017
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- J M Exotic Foods Inc
- Product quantity
- 468 units
- Termination date
- Mar 29, 2017
- Reason for recall
- The firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Ground Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,
- Distribution pattern
- GA, AL
- Recall initiation date
- Aug 2, 2016
- Initial firm notification
- Telephone
- Center classification date
- Mar 16, 2017