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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Spices USA Inc.: Product contains elevated levels of lead.

Agency Publication Date: March 21, 2017
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Summary

Spices USA Inc. is recalling 772 bags of Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric sold in 50 lb bags due to elevated levels of lead. The affected product is identified by Lot 120674 and a Use By date of 04/2018. Consumers should immediately stop using this turmeric and check their inventory for these specific identifying markers.

Risk

The product contains elevated levels of lead, a heavy metal that can cause serious health problems if ingested, particularly in children and pregnant women, as it can damage the nervous system and internal organs.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your inventory for 50 lb bags of Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric.
  2. Verify if the product belongs to Lot 120674 with a 'Use By 04/2018' date printed on the packaging.
  3. Since no specific remedy like a refund or disposal method was provided in the recall data, contact Spices USA Inc. immediately for instructions on what to do with the affected bags.
  4. For further questions or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Affected Products

Product: Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric (50 lb bag)
Lot Numbers:
120674 (Use By 04/2018)
Date Ranges: Use By 04/2018

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 75282
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Spices USA Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 772 bags

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response

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