The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2225-2014·Announced 2014-07-30

PRAN Turmeric Spice Powder Recalled for Lead Contamination

Asia Cash & Carry Inc. is recalling PRAN brand Turmeric Spice Powder because testing found 28 ppm 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 severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Asia Cash & Carry Inc. is recalling 10 cartons of PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC, Net Wt. 8.82 oz./250g. The product is packed in a clear plastic jar with a yellow plastic lid and carries the UPC 8 31730 00551. The specific lot has a date code of BEST BEFORE: 02 SEP 14.

The recall was initiated after the product was found to contain 28 ppm of lead. This determination was based on sampling by the New York State Department of Health and private laboratory analysis. The product is a product of Bangladesh, manufactured by PRAN AGRO LTD.

The affected product was distributed in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, and Illinois. Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC, Net Wt. 8.82 oz./250g, UPC 8 31730 00551 --- PRODUCT OF BANGLADESH -- Manufactured by/Fabricado por: PRAN AGRO LTD, PRAN-RFL Center, 105 Middle Badda, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh --- This product is packed in a clear plastic jar with a yellow plastic
Manufacturer
Asia Cash & Carry Inc.
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard
Affected units
10

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)

  • DATE CODE: BEST BEFORE: 02 SEP 14

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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