Class ITerminated in FDA datasetAug 2, 2016

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

TypeCode / valueContext
lot16110118a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184
lot16131185a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184
lot16165184a) 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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