The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0975-2020·Announced 2020-06-10

Dragonfly Galanga Powder Recalled for Lead Contamination

U.S. Tov, Inc. is recalling Dragonfly brand Galanga Powder because testing by the New York State Dept of Agriculture and Markets found it contains lead.

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 a high-risk contaminant (lead) in a food product, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where specific injury reports are not detailed in the source text.

Plain-English summary

U.S. Tov, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 100 cases of Dragonfly brand Galanga Powder, 5 oz. (142 g) net weight, UPC 7 21557 53337 6. The product is a product of Thailand and was distributed by U.S. Trading Company in Hayward, CA. The specific lot number is 078 MBI with an expiration date of 3/18/21.

The recall was initiated after the New York State Dept of Agriculture and Markets tested the Galanga Powder and found it to contain lead. The product was distributed in the following states: AK, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, NV, NY, OR, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dragonfly brand Galanga Powder; Net Weight: 5 oz. (142 g) UPC: 7 21557 53337 6 Product of Thailand Distributed by U.S. Trading Company, Hayward, CA 94545-1130
Manufacturer
U.S. Tov, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices / Herbs
Hazard
Affected units
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 (2)

  • Lot #078 MBI
  • Expiration: 3/18/21.

Distribution

Distributed in 24 states:

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