CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Nov 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

FC Finest Choice Hot Curry Powder recalled by Sirob Imports

Sirob Imports is recalling FC Finest Choice Hot Curry Powder, 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

Lot, batch or date codesBulk Lot# 240817 / Sirob Lot: GER3031818

Quantity recalled12,100 pounds (total for all products)

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-0697-2019
FDA event ID: 81390
Recalling firm: Sirob Imports, Lindenhurst, NY
Brand: FC Finest
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

FC Finest Choice Hot Curry Powder, Packed By SIROB IMPORTS, INC. packaged in a 50 pound box.

Where it was distributed

NY, IL, NJ, MI,PA,FL

Florida Illinois Michigan New Jersey New York Pennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Products may contain elevated levels of lead.

Which lots are affected?

Bulk Lot# 240817 / Sirob Lot: GER3031818

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

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Curry powder packaged under bulk, retail, and food service labels recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
21 Nov 2018	CLASS I	Curry powder packaged under bulk, retail, and food service labels recalledCurry	Sirob Imports	Lead & Heavy Metals	6 states

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