Ground ginger recalled over elevated levels of lead in one lot
Eagle Spice and Extract is recalling 2,476 units of Eagle Spice Ground Ginger 16 oz because the product contains elevated levels of lead.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: elevated lead in a food is a chemical hazard, and no illnesses are reported.
Plain-English summary
Eagle Spice Ground Ginger, 16 oz, from Eagle Spice and Extract Co., is being recalled because it contains elevated levels of lead (Pb).
The recall covers 2,476 units from lot 24907EGGG, best used by 27 January 2028. The product was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The FDA has classified the recall as Class II.
Lead is a heavy metal with no safe exposure level, and repeated dietary exposure is the concern with a pantry spice. The enforcement record describes the elevated levels and reports no illnesses.
Anyone holding a jar from lot 24907EGGG should stop using it and follow the retailer's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Eagle Spice Ground Ginger 16 oz.
- Manufacturer
- Eagle Spice and Extract Co., Inc.
- Category
- Food — Spice
- Hazard
- heavy-metal
- lead
- chemical-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 (1)
- Lot: 24907EGGG Best Used by: 01/27/2028
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- CT
- NJ
- NY
- PA
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