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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-2224-2014/FDA enforcement
Ontime Distribution INC.·Food·Oct 3, 2013

Pran Brand Spice Powder Turmeric, NET WT

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The product was found to contain excessive levels of lead based on sampling by New York State Department of Health, private laboratory analysis, and FDA sampling and analysis.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameOntime Distribution INC.
Recalling firmOntime Distribution INC.Brooklyn, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 46656 00209 483173000551
Lot / date codes
  • BEST BEFORE: 26 OCT 14 and BEST BEFORE: 15 JAN 15
Distribution area

New York and New Jersey

United States

Quantity affected18 - 250 gram jars and 23 - 400 gram jars
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 30, 2014
FDA recall numberF-2224-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ontime Distribution INC. initiated this food recall on October 3, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: The product was found to contain excessive levels of lead based on sampling by New York State Department of Health, private laboratory analysis, and FDA sampling and analysis. The FDA report lists distribution as: New York and New Jersey.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The product was found to contain excessive levels of lead based on sampling by New York State Department of Health, private laboratory analysis, and FDA sampling and analysis.

Pran Brand Spice Powder Turmeric, NET WT was made or distributed by Ontime Distribution INC. in Brooklyn, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2224-2014, dated July 30, 2014.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Lead contamination

Possible health effects

Lead can affect the nervous system and is especially harmful to children and pregnant people. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue or headaches, but some exposed people have no obvious symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Health effects depend on the amount and duration of exposure; there is no safe blood lead level in children.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, young children, pregnant people and anyone with repeated exposure are at greatest risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and prevent children from handling it.
  2. 2Keep the packaging and ask the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow local guidance for safe disposal.
  3. 3If a child or pregnant person may have been exposed, contact a healthcare professional about blood lead testing.

Do not use home remedies or ignore possible exposure; clinical testing is the appropriate next step.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Pran Brand Spice Powder Turmeric, NET WT recall?

Ontime Distribution INC. recalled Pran Brand Spice Powder Turmeric, NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2224-2014. The product was found to contain excessive levels of lead based on sampling by New York State Department of Health, private laboratory analysis, and FDA sampling and analysis.

What injuries or health effects are linked to lead contamination?

Lead can affect the nervous system and is especially harmful to children and pregnant people. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue or headaches, but some exposed people have no obvious symptoms.

How quickly can Lead contamination symptoms appear?

Health effects depend on the amount and duration of exposure; there is no safe blood lead level in children.

Who is most at risk from Lead contamination?

Infants, young children, pregnant people and anyone with repeated exposure are at greatest risk.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the affected product and prevent children from handling it. Keep the packaging and ask the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow local guidance for safe disposal. If a child or pregnant person may have been exposed, contact a healthcare professional about blood lead testing.

How do I get a refund from Ontime Distribution INC.?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-2224-2014 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Ontime Distribution INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2224-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.