Key Takeaway

Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bag. Manufactured by Spices USA. by Spices USA Inc. was recalled on August 17, 2016. The hazard: Product contains elevated levels of lead.

FDA Food Class I Ongoing

Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bag. Manufactured by Spices USA.

Recalled: August 17, 2016 ~772 bags units affected F-1640-2017

Description

Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bag. Manufactured by Spices USA.

Hazard / Reason

Product contains 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

Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bag. Manufactured by Spices USA.

Food

Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bag. Manufactured by Spices USA.

Food

Company Information

Spices USA Inc.

Hialeah, FL, United States

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Distribution

Distributed within the state of Florida and in the following countries: France, Jamaica, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Honduras, St John Antigua

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