August 5, 2016 - From the FDA:
Gel Spice, Inc. is expanding its recall of ground turmeric powder to include additional brands because of elevated lead levels. Lead can accumulate in the body over time. Too much can cause health problems, including delayed mental and physical development and learning deficiencies. Pregnant women, infants and young children especially should avoid exposure to lead. People concerned about blood lead levels should contact their physician or health clinic to ask about testing. The additional products being recalled are identified in the table below.
| Brand/Description and Net Weight | Lot/BB code | UPC NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| Spice Select/8 oz | 03/18/19 | 076114007730 |
| Market Pantry/0.95 oz | 05APR2019 | 085239211038 |
| Gel/15 oz | 04/18/19 | 076114800867 |
| Gel/15 oz | 05/16/19 | 076114800867 |
| Clear Value /0.75oz | 04/27/19 | 036800354920 |
| Lieber’s/2 oz | 05/13/19 | 043427006361 |
| Spice Supreme/2 oz | 05/17/19 | 076114364628 |
The products were distributed by various retailers throughout the United States.
Sampling and testing of another product, produced from the same bulk turmeric, revealed the elevated level of lead.
Consumers who have purchased the ground turmeric powders identified above should discard the product. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may call (201) 564-0435 between the hours of 8 AM to 4 PM Eastern Time, Monday-Friday.
July 28, 2016 - From the FDA:
Gel Spice, Inc. is recalling one lot of Fresh Finds Ground Turmeric Powder because the product contains elevated lead levels.
The recalled "Fresh Finds Ground Turmeric" is packaged in 3.75 oz. PET jars. It has a code of B/B 03/08/19 and B/B 05/18/19 on the neck of the container.The package also has a UPC code of 81026-01230. The product was distributed at Big Lots Stores throughout the United States.
Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ food inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by the New York State Food Laboratory revealed the elevated level of lead.
Lead can accumulate in the body over time. Too much can cause health problems, including delayed mental and physical development and learning deficiencies. Pregnant women, infants and young children especially should avoid exposure to lead. People concerned about blood lead levels should contact their physician or health clinic to ask about testing.
Consumers who have purchased “Fresh Finds Ground Turmeric” should discard the product. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may call (201) 564-0435.
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