Food safety recall round-up 1- 6 October 2016
Elevated lead levels in turmeric
USA: Spices USA Inc. is recalling 772 bags of Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric because it contains elevated levels of lead.
The firm said the issue lies with the plant in India where the product was packed, as it was not handled, modified or opened by Spices USA before shipping to buyers.
FDA found samples of the product contained elevated levels of lead but no illnesses have been reported.
The product was packed in 50lbs yellow polypropylene bags with use by 4/2018 and lot number 120674.
It was distributed in Florida and New York, the Dominican Republic, France, Colombia, Jamaica and Barbados.