Food safety recall round-up 12-18 August 2016
Lead in curry powder
US: Oriental Packing Co., is recalling 377,000 lbs. of blended seasoning curry because it is contaminated with lead.
Curry products in the Blue Mountain, Jamaica Choice, Oriental, Grace and Ocho Rios brands are affected.
They were distributed in New York and Florida and sold through internet sales and retail stores nationwide.
The recall came after routine sampling by the New York State Health Department, which revealed the finished products contained lead.
Oriental Packing Co., Inc. has ceased production and distribution of the product as it and the FDA investigates what caused the problem.
Lead can accumulate in the body over time and cause serious and sometimes permanent adverse health consequences.