Eastland Food Corporation: Food Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: F-1409-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 18, 2018

Date Posted: May 16, 2018

Recall Number: F-1409-2018

Event ID: 80001

Reason for Recall:

Eastland Food Corporation out an abundance of caution has decided to initiate a product recall of all Asian Best, Tamarind Candy ( UPC: 083737158008 ) and Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor ( UPC: 083737158022 ) due to elevated levels of lead (0.15 ppm) when compared against FDA s action level of 0.1 ppm.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1705 Cartons

Code Information:

UPC: 083737158008

Distribution Pattern:

Product Distributed thru our the nation.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated