The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0004-2013·Announced 2012-10-10

Ocho Rios Spicy Jerk Curry Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

Ocho Rios-Miami, Inc. is recalling Spicy Jerk Curry because whole wheat is not declared on the label.

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 (undeclared 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 specific lots of Spicy Jerk Curry because the product label fails to declare whole wheat as an ingredient. The recall involves 4-ounce packages of Spicy Jerk Curry with Best By numbers K1713 (Exp. 11/17/15) and E2015 (Exp. 05/20/15). The product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, and Maryland.

The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The primary hazard is the undeclared presence of wheat, which poses a risk to consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of Spicy Jerk Curry should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Label reads in part "***OCHO RIOS***Spicy***Jerk***Curry***Distributed by :***Ocho Rios International***Miami, Florida 33142***Ingredients: Turmeric,***Fenugreek, Coriander, Cumin***Salt,*** Anise, Pepper, Pimento, Garlic***Degree of "Heat" 4-Hot***"

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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