The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1408-2018·Announced 2018-05-16

Eastland Food Recalls Tamarind Candy Due to Elevated Lead Levels

Eastland Food Corporation is recalling Asian Best Tamarind Candy due to lead levels exceeding FDA action limits.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves lead contamination exceeding the FDA action level, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity (FDA Class II with significant health risk).

Plain-English summary

Eastland Food Corporation has initiated a voluntary recall of Asian Best Tamarind Candy in both regular and Hot Flavor varieties. The recall affects 970 cartons of the 4-ounce product, which were distributed nationwide. The company identified that the candy contains elevated levels of lead, measuring 0.15 ppm, which exceeds the FDA action level of 0.1 ppm.

The recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution to address the potential health risks associated with lead exposure. The affected products are identified by UPC 083737158008 for the regular flavor and UPC 083737158022 for the Hot Flavor. Each carton contains 72 units.

Consumers who have purchased these products are advised to stop consuming them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or disposal. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units
Manufacturer
Eastland Food Corporation
Category
Food — Candy
Hazard
Affected units
970

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Lot numbers (1)

  • UPC: 083737158022

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Eastland Food Corporation 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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