Ground Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R)
Recalling firm: J M Exotic Foods Inc
Why it was recalled
The firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.
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ProductGround Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,
FDA code information
a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184
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Original product 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.,
Extracted codes and context
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| lot | 16110118 | a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184 |
| lot | 16131185 | a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184 |
| lot | 16165184 | a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184 |
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1613-2017
- Event ID
- 74866
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Aug 2, 2016
- Reported
- Mar 22, 2017
- Classified
- Mar 16, 2017
- Terminated
- Mar 29, 2017
- Quantity
- 468 units
- Location
- Moody, AL, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Telephone
Where it was distributed
GA, AL
FDA source record · F-1613-2017
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