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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

KIM TU THAP Madras Curry Powder Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels

Agency Publication Date: March 18, 2025
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Summary

Trong Food International is recalling all lots of KIM TU THAP Madras Curry Powder because the product contains elevated levels of lead. The recall includes 4-ounce glass jars, 4-ounce plastic pouches, and 16-ounce plastic bottles. Lead was detected in two specific lots at levels of 5.48mg/kg and 2.59mg/kg, prompting the company to expand the recall to all lots. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Risk

The curry powder contains elevated levels of lead, which can cause serious health problems if consumed over time, particularly for infants, young children, and pregnant women. High levels of lead exposure can lead to damage to the brain and nervous system.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are CA RI NI AN DO 'KIM TU THAP' Madras Curry Powder sold in 4-ounce glass jars (UPC 39606001562), 4-ounce plastic pouches (UPC 36906001544), and 16-ounce plastic bottles (UPC 39606001548). All lots of these products are affected.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Trong Food International for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Madras Curry Powder (4oz glass jar)by KIM TU THAP
Variants: 4oz glass jar
UPC Codes:
39606001562
Lot Numbers:
All Lots

CA RI NI AN DO "KIM TU THAP"

Product: Madras Curry Powder (4oz plastic pouch)by KIM TU THAP
Variants: 4oz plastic pouch
UPC Codes:
36906001544
Lot Numbers:
All Lots

CA RI NI AN DO "KIM TU THAP"

Product: Madras Curry Powder (16oz plastic bottle)by KIM TU THAP
Variants: 16oz plastic bottle
UPC Codes:
39606001548
Lot Numbers:
All Lots

CA RI NI AN DO "KIM TU THAP"

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96229
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Trong Food International
Sold By: Distributors in Maryland; Distributors in Washington DC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: Unknown
Distributed To: Maryland, District of Columbia

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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.

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