Class IOngoing in FDA datasetAug 17, 2016

Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bag.

Recalling firm: Spices USA Inc.

Why it was recalled

Product contains elevated levels of lead.

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The exact product

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

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Original FDA code information

Lot 120674, Use By 04/2018

Recall details

Recall number
F-1640-2017
Event ID
75282
FDA status
Ongoing
Initiated
Aug 17, 2016
Reported
Mar 29, 2017
Classified
Mar 21, 2017
Quantity
772 bags
Location
Hialeah, FL, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
E-Mail

Where it was distributed

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

FDA source record · F-1640-2017

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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