CLASS II Food recall · Reported 10 Jun 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dragonfly Galanga Powder recalled by U.S. Tov
U.S. Tov is recalling Dragonfly Galanga Powder, distributed in 24 states. The recall was initiated on 15 May 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0975-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85699
- Recalling firm
- U.S. Tov, Hayward, CA
- Brand
- Dragonfly Galanga
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 May 2020
- FDA classified
- 3 Jun 2020
- Reported
- 10 Jun 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 15 May 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Jun 2020 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 10 Jun 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
New York State Dept of Agriculture and Markets tested Galanga Powder and found it to contain 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
Dragonfly brand Galanga Powder; Net Weight: 5 oz. (142 g) UPC: 7 21557 53337 6 Product of Thailand Distributed by U.S. Trading Company, Hayward, CA 94545-1130
Where it was distributed
AK, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, NV, NY, OR, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
AlaskaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIowaIndianaKansasLouisianaMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaNebraskaNevadaNew YorkOregonSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTexas
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
New York State Dept of Agriculture and Markets tested Galanga Powder and found it to contain lead.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #078 MBI; Expiration: 3/18/21.
Where was it sold?
AK, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, NV, NY, OR, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
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.
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