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FDA recalls · F-1613-2017

J M Exotic Foods Inc recall

  • FoodGround Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,
  • ReasonThe firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.
  • ClassClass I: most serious: the food could cause serious health problems or death
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2017-03-29
  • DatesFirm started it 2016-08-02. In FDA's enforcement report 2017-03-22.
  • Sold inGA, AL
  • Amount468 units
  • Codesa) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184
  • FirmJ M Exotic Foods Inc, Moody, AL · Voluntary: Firm initiated

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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1613-2017. Class meanings: FDA.