Key Takeaway

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., by J M Exotic Foods Inc was recalled on August 2, 2016. The hazard: The firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.

FDA Food Class I Terminated

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.,

Recalled: August 2, 2016 ~468 units units affected F-1613-2017

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.,

Hazard / Reason

The firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

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.,

Food

Company Information

J M Exotic Foods Inc

Moody, AL, United States

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Distribution

GA, AL

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