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Mild Jerk Curry Powder. Packaged under name Ocho Rios Mild Jerk Curry Seasoning. Sold as 2 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 22 oz, and 5 lb.

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (chemical exposure). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
373,411
Recall Date
August 2, 2016
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Chemical Exposure

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-1617-2017.

Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ingredient used to manufacture the curry seasoning also tested positive for lead.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-1617-2017.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Oriental Packing Co., Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-1617-2017.

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Oriental Packing Co., Inc. Recall FAQ

Oriental Packing Co., Inc. is the subject of a food safety report: Mild Jerk Curry Powder. Packaged under name Ocho Rios Mild Jerk Curry Seasoning. Sold as 2 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 22 oz, and 5 lb.. The notice was published on August 2, 2016 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 373,411 units are potentially affected.