The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0005-2013·Announced 2012-10-10

Ocho Rios Mild Jerk Curry Seasoning Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

Ocho Rios-Miami, Inc. is recalling Mild Jerk Curry Seasoning because the label fails to declare whole wheat, a major 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 the mislabeling of a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to the 'High' severity criterion in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ocho Rios-Miami, Inc. is recalling Ocho Rios Mild Jerk Curry Seasoning, 4 oz, because the product label does not declare whole wheat. The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The affected product is distributed in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, and Maryland.

The product label lists ingredients including turmeric, allspice, coriander, fenugreek, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, onion, nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme, and spices, but omits the declaration of whole wheat. The specific code for the recalled product is B/B E1413, with an expiration date of 5/14/13.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific lot and expiration date. If they have the product, they should stop using it and contact the distributor for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Label reads in part "***OCHO RIOS***Mild***Jerk***Curry***Seasoning***Extra delicious!***Distributed by :***Ocho Rios International***Miami, Florida 33142***Ingredients: Turmeric,Allspice***Coriander, Fenugreek, Salt, Pepper,***Cumin, Garlic, Onion, Nutmeg,***Cinnamon, Thyme and
Manufacturer
Ocho Rios-Miami, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices & Seasonings
Hazard

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)

  • Mild Jerk Curry Seasoning 4 oz: B/B E1413 (Exp. 5/14/13)

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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