The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1640-2017·Announced 2017-03-29

Spices USA Recalls Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric Due to Lead

Spices USA Inc. is recalling Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bags, because the product contains elevated levels of lead.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Spices USA Inc. is recalling Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bags, because the product contains elevated levels of lead. The recall involves 772 bags of the product.

The affected product is identified by Lot 120674 and has a Use By date of 04/2018. The product was distributed within the state of Florida and in the following countries: France, Jamaica, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Honduras, and St John Antigua.

Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bag. Manufactured by Spices USA.
Manufacturer
Spices USA Inc.
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard
Affected units
772

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 120674
  • Use By 04/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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