J M Exotic Foods Recalls Ground Turmeric Due to Elevated Lead Levels
J M Exotic Foods Inc is recalling specific lots of ground turmeric because a supplier sample tested with elevated lead levels. The product was distributed in Georgia and Alabama.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, elevated lead levels represent a significant health hazard.
Plain-English summary
J M Exotic Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling 468 units of ground turmeric. The recall was initiated after the firm received a notice from their supplier indicating that a sample of the ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.
The affected product includes two specific packaging configurations: 16 oz packages branded as FOOD LOCKER(R) from PHENIX FOOD SERVICE in Phenix City, AL, and 4 oz packages of Ground Turmeric. The specific lot numbers involved are 16110118 for the 16 oz packages and 16131185 and 16165184 for the 4 oz packages.
The product was distributed in Georgia and Alabama. Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of ground turmeric should check their pantries for the listed lot numbers and packaging details. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ground Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,
- Manufacturer
- J M Exotic Foods Inc
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 468
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)
- a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185
- 16165184
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