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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IActive recallF-1640-2017/FDA enforcement
Spices USA INC.·Food·Aug 17, 2016

Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb Bag

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Product contains elevated levels of lead.

  • 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 nameSpices USA INC.
Recalling firmSpices USA INC.Hialeah, FL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot 120674, Use By 04/2018
Distribution area
IN

Distributed within the state of Florida and in the following countries: France, Jamaica, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Honduras, St John Antigua

United States, France

Quantity affected772 bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 29, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1640-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Spices USA INC. initiated this food recall on August 17, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Product contains elevated levels of lead. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed within the state of Florida and in the following countries: France, Jamaica, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Honduras, St John Antigua.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product contains elevated levels of lead.

Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb Bag was made or distributed by Spices USA INC. in Hialeah, FL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1640-2017, dated March 29, 2017.

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 lot and date codes 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 Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb Bag recall?

Spices USA INC. recalled Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb Bag in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1640-2017. Product contains elevated levels of lead.

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.

Is the Spices USA INC. recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1640-2017. 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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Official source

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