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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0640-2025/FDA enforcement
Trong Food International·Food·Jan 28, 2025

Madras Curry Powder Sold in 3 Different Package Sizes

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Elevated levels of lead 5.48mg/kg and 2.59mg/kg in (2) lots of Madras Curry Powder.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, DCMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameTrong Food International
Recalling firmTrong Food InternationalSanta Ana, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
396060015623690600154439606001548
Lot / date codes
  • All Lots
Distribution area
INDC

3 distributor type customers. Two located in Maryland, the third located in Washington DC.

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 26, 2025
FDA recall numberF-0640-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Trong Food International initiated this food recall on January 28, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Elevated levels of lead 5.48mg/kg and 2.59mg/kg in (2) lots of Madras Curry Powder. The FDA report lists distribution as: 3 distributor type customers. Two located in Maryland, the third located in Washington DC.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Elevated levels of lead 5.48mg/kg and 2.59mg/kg in (2) lots of Madras Curry Powder.

Madras Curry Powder Sold in 3 Different Package Sizes was made or distributed by Trong Food International in Santa Ana, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0640-2025, dated March 26, 2025.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 Madras Curry Powder Sold in 3 Different Package Sizes recall?

Trong Food International recalled Madras Curry Powder Sold in 3 Different Package Sizes in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0640-2025. Elevated levels of lead 5.48mg/kg and 2.59mg/kg in (2) lots of Madras Curry Powder.

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 Trong Food International 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-0640-2025. 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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