CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Nov 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Curry powder packaged under bulk, retail, and food service labels recalled
Sirob Imports is recalling Curry powder packaged under bulk, retail, and food service labels, distributed in Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 23 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-0696-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81390
- Recalling firm
- Sirob Imports, Lindenhurst, NY
- Brand
- Curry
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Oct 2018
- FDA classified
- 6 Dec 2018
- Reported
- 21 Nov 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 23 Oct 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Nov 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +29 days |
| 6 Dec 2018 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products may contain elevated levels of lead.
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
Curry powder packaged under bulk, retail, and food service labels. Bulk: CURRY POWDER Net Weight 55 LBS, DISTRIBUTED BY SIROB IMPORTS LINDENHURST, NEW YORK USA (sold in a 55 pound bag) Packaged under the following retail brands: Corrado 16 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01100 7 8 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01102 1 Orlando Imports 16 oz. UPC: 0 53760 45255 8 Nouri s Syrian Bakery 8 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01102 1 16 oz. UPC: 0 1279 0110 7 Mediterranean Specialty Foods 8 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01102 1 Butera Fruit Market 8 oz. - UPC: 0 12729 45273 2 Packaged under the following food service brands: FC Finest Choice CURRY POWDER 16 oz. - UPC: 0 12729 01100 7 Packed By: SIROB IMPORTS, INC www.boborisfood.com CURRY POWDER 5 POUNDS - UPC: 0 12729 00996 7 Packed By: SIROB IMPORTS, INC www.boborisfood.com PREMIUM LABEL CURRY POWDER 16 oz. - PLCP12 Distributed by: Foodirect, Inc. Bronx, NY 10474 ROSE LEAF CURRY POWDER 16 OZ - UPC: 0 12729 01100 7 DIST BY: H. SCHRIER FOODS BROOKLYN, NY 11234 K FRESH CHOICE Finest Quality CURRY POWDER A Division Of AceEndico Corp. Elmsford, NY 17 OUNCES - UPC: 0 12729 00999 8 Manhattan Gourmet CURRY POWDER 16 Ounces - UPC: 0 12729 01100 7 Exclusively by VFS, Bronx, NY 10474 Valley Park CURRY POWDER 16 OZ - UPC: 0 12729 01100 7
Where it was distributed
NY, IL, NJ, MI,PA,FL
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products may contain elevated levels of lead.
Which lots are affected?
Bulk: CURRY POWDER Net Weight 55 LBS, DISTRIBUTED BY SIROB IMPORTS LINDENHURST, NEW YORK USA (sold in a 55 pound bag) Bulk Lot Number: 240817 Lot: GER303181 Packaged under the following retail brands: Corrado 16 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01100 7 Lots: GER30108181,GER405081,GER403281,GER104281,GER203181,GER301281,GER505181,GER102281 8 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01102 1 Lots: GER306181, GER407181 Orlando Imports 16 oz. UPC: 0 53760 45255 8 Lots: GER108081, GER106281, GER205181,GER309281, GER409081,GER504281 Nouris Syrian Bakery 8 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01102 1 16 oz. UPC: 0 1279 0110 7 Lots: GER107181, GER504181 Mediterranean Specialty Foods 8 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01102 1 Lots: GER108181, GER106281, GER805181 Butera Fruit Market 8 oz. - UPC: 0 12729 45273 2 Lots: GER108081, GER106281, GER205181, GER309281,GER409081, GER504281 Packaged under the following food service brands: FC Finest Choice CURRY POWDER 16 oz. - UPC: 0 12729 01100 7 Packed By: SIROB IMPORTS, INC www.boborisfood.com Lots: GER103281, GER100381, GER203281, GER307081,GER403281, GER306181, GER502081, GER107181, GER207081, GER309081, GER404081, GER803181 CURRY POWDER 5 POUNDS - UPC: 0 12729 00996 7 Packed By: SIROB IMPORTS, INC www.boborisfood.com Lots: GER202281, GER309181, GER103081, GER500381 PREMIUM LABEL CURRY POWDER 16 oz. - PLCP12 Distributed by: Foodirect, Inc. Bronx, NY 10474 Lots: GER106181,GER103281,GER205081, GER205181,GER305081, GER502281 ROSE LEAF CURRY POWDER 16 OZ - UPC: 0 12729 01100 7 DIST BY: H. SCHRIER FOODS BROOKLYN, NY 11234 Lots: GER106181, GER209181,GER209081, GER409181,GER507081,GER504181, GER906281 FRESH CHOICE Finest Quality CURRY POWDER A Division Of AceEndico Corp. Elmsford, NY 17 OUNCES - UPC: 0 12729 00999 8 Lots: GER105281,GER202181, GER409081, GER503081,GER507181, GER301281, GER012081 Manhattan Gourmet CURRY POWDER 16 Ounces - UPC: 0 12729 01100 7 Exclusively by VFS, Bronx, NY 10474 Lots: GER106181, GER202181, GER409181, GER011081 Valley Park CURRY POWDER 16 OZ - UPC: 0 12729 01100 7 Lots: GER101281, GER206081, GER203181
Where was it sold?
NY, IL, NJ, MI,PA,FL
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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 81390| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | FC Finest Choice Hot Curry Powder recalled by Sirob ImportsFC Finest | Sirob Imports | Lead & Heavy Metals | 6 states |
More recalls from Sirob Imports
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | FC Finest Choice Hot Curry Powder recalled by Sirob ImportsFC Finest | Sirob Imports | Lead & Heavy Metals | 6 states |
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