Why it was recalled
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
Mild Curry Powder. Packaged under the names: Blue Mountain Country Jamaican Curry Powder, Jamaican Choice Jamaican Curry Powder, Ocho Rios Jamaica Nice Curry Powder Seasoning, Ocho Rios Jamaican Style Curry Powder, Oriental Brand Grade A Jamaican Curry Powder, Grace Jamaican Style Mild Curry Powder, Grace Caribbean Tradition Curry Powder. Sold as 2 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 22 oz, and 5 lb.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot No. 12516, 20316, 21716, 31516, 40216, 41916, 51516, 60716, 62716, 12616, 20416, 22216, 31816, 40316, 41416, 51616, 61316, 62816, 12716, 20516, 22616, 31916, 40416, 42016, 52716, 61416, 120316, 12816, 20816, 30216, 32216, 40516, 42116, 53116, 61516, 120315, 13016, 20916, 30516, 32416, 40716, 42216, 60216, 61616, 112015, 20116, 21216, 30716, 32516, 41216, 42516, 60316, 62216, 112315, 20216, 21316, 31416, 32916, 41316, 50316, 60616, & 62316. Exp. Dates: 11/01/2018 thru 06/29/2016.
Where it was sold
FL & NY.
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-1615-2017
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 2, 2016
- FDA report date
- Mar 22, 2017
- Quantity
- Approximately 373,411 lbs total
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1615-2017, exactly as published.
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- City
- Miami
- State
- FL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 74814
- Address
- 14855 Sw 137th St., Ste. 103
- Code information
- Lot No. 12516, 20316, 21716, 31516, 40216, 41916, 51516, 60716, 62716, 12616, 20416, 22216, 31816, 40316, 41416, 51616, 61316, 62816, 12716, 20516, 22616, 31916, 40416, 42016, 52716, 61416, 120316, 12816, 20816, 30216, 32216, 40516, 42116, 53116, 61516, 120315, 13016, 20916, 30516, 32416, 40716, 42216, 60216, 61616, 112015, 20116, 21216, 30716, 32516, 41216, 42516, 60316, 62216, 112315, 20216, 21316, 31416, 32916, 41316, 50316, 60616, & 62316. Exp. Dates: 11/01/2018 thru 06/29/2016.
- Postal code
- 33196
- Report date
- Mar 22, 2017
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1615-2017
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
- Product quantity
- Approximately 373,411 lbs total
- Termination date
- May 8, 2017
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Mild Curry Powder. Packaged under the names: Blue Mountain Country Jamaican Curry Powder, Jamaican Choice Jamaican Curry Powder, Ocho Rios Jamaica Nice Curry Powder Seasoning, Ocho Rios Jamaican Style Curry Powder, Oriental Brand Grade A Jamaican Curry Powder, Grace Jamaican Style Mild Curry Powder, Grace Caribbean Tradition Curry Powder. Sold as 2 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 22 oz, and 5 lb.
- Distribution pattern
- FL & NY.
- Recall initiation date
- Aug 2, 2016
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Mar 16, 2017