The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0002-2013·Announced 2012-10-10

Ocho Rios Jamaican Curry Seasoning Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

Ocho Rios-Miami, Inc. is recalling 1,100 bottles of Jamaican Curry Seasoning because the label fails to declare whole wheat, a potential allergen.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (wheat) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ocho Rios-Miami, Inc. is recalling 1,100 bottles of Ocho Rios Jamaican Curry Seasoning, 4 oz and 8 oz sizes. The recall is due to a labeling error where whole wheat is not declared on the product label, despite being an ingredient.

The affected products are distributed in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, and Maryland. The specific lot code for the 4 oz bottles is B/B # D2215, with an expiration date of 4/22/15. The product is part of the Gold Series and labeled as Low Sodium.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should be particularly cautious, as the undeclared ingredient poses a health risk.

The recalled product

Product
Label reads in part "***OCHO RIOS***Jamaican***Curry***Seasoning***Net Wt. 4 & 8 oz (227 g)***Gold Series***Low Sodium***Extra delicious!***Distributed by :***Ocho Rios International***Miami, Florida 33142***Ingredients: Turmeric,***Fenugreek, Coriander, Cumin***Salt, Anise, Pime
Manufacturer
Ocho Rios-Miami, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices & Seasonings
Hazard
Affected units
1,100

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Jamaican Curry Seasoning 4 oz: B/B # D2215 (Exp. 4/22/15)

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Ocho Rios-Miami, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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