The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1409-2018·Announced 2018-05-16

Eastland Recalls Asian Best Tamarind Candy Due to Lead Levels

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

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and is described as a voluntary precautionary measure initiated out of an abundance of caution, with no reported illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Eastland Food Corporation is voluntarily recalling Asian Best, Tamarind Candy and Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor. The recall was initiated out of an abundance of caution because testing revealed elevated levels of lead in the product.

The lead levels were measured at 0.15 ppm, which is higher than the FDA action level of 0.1 ppm. The affected products include Asian Best, Tamarind Candy (UPC: 083737158008) and Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor (UPC: 083737158022). The recall covers 1,705 cartons, with 72 units per carton, distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units
Affected units
1,705

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)

  • UPC: 083737158008

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.

See all 2 products in this recall →