Spice powder recalled after lead level exceeded the New York standard
A 4 oz spice powder is being recalled because its lead level was higher than the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets standard. 20 cases are affected.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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: FDA Class II recall for a heavy metal level above the applicable standard in a consumed product, a risk of harm with no illnesses reported in the source.
Plain-English summary
Spice Powder, 4 oz, sold in a plastic bag, is being recalled. The action covers 20 cases, code 06204.
The stated reason is that the lead level was higher than the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets standard. The FDA classified the action as Class II.
The product was distributed to New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Maine, Florida, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Virginia.
Consumers who have the product should not use it and should return it to the place of purchase. Anyone with health concerns after consuming it should speak to a healthcare professional.
The recalled product
- Product
- Spice Powder, 4 oz, Plastic Bag
- Manufacturer
- Summit Import Corporation
- Category
- Food — Spice
- Affected units
- 20
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)
- 06204
Distribution
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