# FDA recall F-1613-2017

> **J M Exotic Foods Inc** · Class I · food recall initiated 2016-08-02.

## Product

Ground Turmeric packaged as follows:  a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL  36867  b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,

## Reason for recall

The firm received a notice from their supplier that a sample of ground turmeric was tested and found to have elevated levels of lead.

## Distribution

GA, AL

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** F-1613-2017
- **Recalling firm:** J M Exotic Foods Inc
- **Classification:** Class I
- **Product type:** food
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2016-08-02
- **Report date:** 2017-03-22
- **Termination date:** 2017-03-29

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Moody, AL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-1613-2017

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall F-1613-2017. Retrieved 2026-05-29 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/F-1613-2017. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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