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Ground Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,

Class I - Dangerous
🍎 Food Recalled: August 2, 2016 J M Exotic Foods Other Foods

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
J M Exotic Foods Inc
Reason for Recall:
The firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Ground Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184

Distribution:

Distributed in: GA, AL

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: F-1613-2017

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