J M Exotic Foods Inc: Food Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: F-1613-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product 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.,

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: August 2, 2016

Date Posted: March 22, 2017

Recall Number: F-1613-2017

Event ID: 74866

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 468 units

Code Information:

a) Lot number: 16110118 b) Lot numbers: 16131185, 16165184

Distribution Pattern:

GA, AL

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated