The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0715-2019·Announced 2018-12-19

Baraka Hot Curry Powder Recalled for High Lead Levels

U.B.C. Food Distributors is voluntarily recalling Baraka Hot Curry Powder in 7 oz plastic jars due to high 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 mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

U.B.C. Food Distributors INC. has initiated a voluntary recall of Baraka Hot Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. plastic jars. The recall was initiated because high levels of lead were found in the products.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 8 22514 26556 6 and Product ID SPI .26556 (Hot). The recall covers 8 cases of the product. Distribution was domestic to Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, and Ohio. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Baraka Hot Curry Powder packed in 7 OZ Plastic Jar
Manufacturer
U.B.C. Food Distributors INC.
Category
Food — Spices and Seasonings
Hazard
Affected units
8

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 (2)

  • Baraka Hot Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. Plastic Jar
  • Upc 8 22514 26556 6 / case UPC 8 22514 266808 Product ID SPI .26556 (Hot)

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by U.B.C. Food Distributors 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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