CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 May 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Asian Best, Tamarind Candy recalled by Eastland Food

Eastland Food is recalling Asian Best, Tamarind Candy. The recall was initiated on 18 Apr 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC: 083737158008

Quantity recalled1705 Cartons

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1409-2018
FDA event ID: 80001
Recalling firm: Eastland Food, Jessup, MD
Brand: Asian Best
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 Apr 2018
FDA classified: 10 May 2018
Reported: 16 May 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Lead & Heavy Metals
Product category: Candy

Timeline

18 Apr 2018	Recall initiated by company
10 May 2018	Classified by FDA	+22 days
16 May 2018	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Eastland Food Corporation out an abundance of caution has decided to initiate a product recall of all Asian Best, Tamarind Candy ( UPC: 083737158008 ) and Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor ( UPC: 083737158022 ) due to elevated levels of lead (0.15 ppm) when compared against FDA s action level of 0.1 ppm.

Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.

Product as listed by the FDA

Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units

Where it was distributed

Product Distributed thru our the nation.

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

UPC: 083737158008

Where was it sold?

Product Distributed thru our the nation.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 80001

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor recalled by Eastland Food.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
16 May 2018	CLASS II	Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor recalled by Eastland FoodAsian Best	Eastland Food	Lead & Heavy Metals	MD

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