The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0696-2019·Announced 2018-11-21

Sirob Imports Recalls Curry Powder Due to Elevated Lead Levels

Sirob Imports, Inc. is recalling various brands of curry powder because the products may contain elevated levels of lead.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a minimum severity score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Sirob Imports, Inc. is recalling curry powder packaged under bulk, retail, and food service labels. The recall includes 12,100 pounds of product distributed across New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The affected products are sold under multiple brands, including Corrado, Orlando Imports, Nouri's Syrian Bakery, Mediterranean Specialty Foods, Butera Fruit Market, FC Finest Choice, Premium Label, Rose Leaf, Fresh Choice, Manhattan Gourmet, and Valley Park.

The recall is being conducted because the products may contain elevated levels of lead. The source text does not specify the exact lead concentration or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check the packaging for the specific lot numbers and UPC codes listed in the official recall notice. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and contact the distributor or retailer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Curry powder packaged under bulk, retail, and food service labels. Bulk: CURRY POWDER Net Weight 55 LBS, DISTRIBUTED BY SIROB IMPORTS LINDENHURST, NEW YORK USA (sold in a 55 pound bag) Packaged under the following retail brands: Corrado 16 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01100
Manufacturer
Sirob Imports, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices
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 (20)

  • Bulk: CURRY POWDER Net Weight 55 LBS
  • DISTRIBUTED BY SIROB IMPORTS LINDENHURST
  • GER405081
  • GER403281
  • GER104281
  • GER203181
  • GER301281
  • GER505181
  • GER102281 8 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01102 1 Lots: GER306181
  • GER106281
  • GER205181
  • GER309281
  • GER409081
  • GER805181 Butera Fruit Market 8 oz. - UPC: 0 12729 45273 2 Lots: GER108081
  • INC www.boborisfood.com Lots: GER103281
  • GER100381
  • GER203281
  • GER307081
  • GER306181
  • GER502081

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Sirob Imports, 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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