Agency classClass IOur severity:Critical FDA (Food)·F-1614-2017·Announced 2017-03-22

Oriental Packing Co. Recalls Hot and Spicy Curry Powder for Lead Contamination

Oriental Packing Co. is recalling hot and spicy curry powder products sold in Florida and New York because samples tested positive for lead.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4. Lead contamination in food is a significant health hazard, and the Class I designation indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Oriental Packing Co., Inc. is recalling approximately 373,411 lbs of hot and spicy curry powder products. The affected products are sold under various brand names, including Blue Mountain Country, Jamaican Choice, Ocho Rios, Oriental Brand, and Grace. The products were sold in 2 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 22 oz, and 5 lb packages.

The recall was initiated because product samples tested positive for lead. Additionally, the ground turmeric ingredient used to manufacture the curry seasoning also tested positive for lead. The affected lots have expiration dates ranging from 11/01/2018 to 06/29/2019.

The products were distributed in Florida and New York. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product: Hot/Spicy Curry Powder. Packaged under the names: Blue Mountain Country Hot Jamaican Curry Powder, Jamaican Choice Jamaican Hot Curry Powder, Ocho Rios Jamaica Nice Spicy Hot Curry Powder Seasoning, Ocho Rios Hot N Spicy Jamaican Style Curry Powder, Oriental Brand Grade A…
Manufacturer: Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
Category: Food — Spices and Seasonings
Hazard: lead-contamination

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 (20)

Lot No. 12516
21616
31616
40216
42116
51816
60316
62416
111915
12616
21716
31916
40816
42216
51916
61316
62716
12716
22216
32319

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Oriental Packing Co., 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →

Same manufacturer · Oriental Packing Co., Inc.

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