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Class I: serious health riskTerminated

Makzemo Balqees Spices Recall

BALQEES SPICES, Yemeni Spices Mix

Makzemo LLC · Brooklyn, NY

Risk level
Class I
Reported by FDA
Aug 28, 2019
Recall ID
F-2099-2019
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Summary

Makzemo recalled Balqees Spices starting Apr 11, 2019. The FDA classified it as Class I (serious health risk) and published enforcement report F-2099-2019 on Aug 28, 2019. Reason: Product contains high levels of lead. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Product contains high levels of lead.

Product description

BALQEES SPICES, Yemeni Spices Mix, NET WEIGHT: 230g (1/2 lb.) and 454 grams (1lb.) clear plastic container and 5 lbs. clear plastic bag. Distributed By: Makzemo LLC, 7304 5th Avenue # 112, Brooklyn, NY 11209, (718) 219-6630, Ingredients, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Cumin, Coriander, Garlic, Flavors

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Best Before 12/01/2021; UPC 510877504032 additional lots may be involved

Where it was sold

NY, MI

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-2099-2019
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Apr 11, 2019
FDA report date
Aug 28, 2019
Quantity
600 units total
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Makzemo LLC

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2099-2019, exactly as published.

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City
Brooklyn
State
NY
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
83536
Address
7304 5th Ave
Address (line 2)
#112
Code information
Best Before 12/01/2021; UPC 510877504032 additional lots may be involved
Postal code
11209-2604
Report date
Aug 28, 2019
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-2099-2019
Classification
Class I
Recalling firm
Makzemo LLC
Product quantity
600 units total
Termination date
Jun 2, 2020
Reason for recall
Product contains high levels of lead.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
BALQEES SPICES, Yemeni Spices Mix, NET WEIGHT: 230g (1/2 lb.) and 454 grams (1lb.) clear plastic container and 5 lbs. clear plastic bag. Distributed By: Makzemo LLC, 7304 5th Avenue # 112, Brooklyn, NY 11209, (718) 219-6630, Ingredients, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Cumin, Coriander, Garlic, Flavors
Distribution pattern
NY, MI
Recall initiation date
Apr 11, 2019
Initial firm notification
Telephone
Center classification date
Sep 3, 2019

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-2099-2019, published Aug 28, 2019. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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