CLASS I Food recall · Reported 22 Mar 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Hot/Spicy Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing Co

Oriental Packing is recalling Hot/Spicy Curry Powder, distributed in Florida, New York. The recall was initiated on 2 Aug 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot No. 12516, 21616, 31616, 40216, 42116, 51816, 60316, 62416, 111915, 12616, 21716, 31916, 40816, 42216, 51916, 61316, 62716, 12716, 22216, 32319, 41216, 42716, 52316, 61416, 62916, 12916, 30116, 32416, 41316, 42816, 53116, 61516, 120115, 20316, 30516, 32516, 41416, 42916, 60116, 61616, 120215, 20916, 30716, 32616, 42016, 51716, 60216, 62316, & 120315. Exp. Date: 11/01/2018 thru 06/29/2019.

Quantity recalledApproximately 373,411 lbs total

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-1614-2017
FDA event ID: 74814
Recalling firm: Oriental Packing, Miami, FL
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 2 Aug 2016
FDA classified: 16 Mar 2017
Reported: 22 Mar 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Lead & Heavy Metals
Product category: Spices

Timeline

2 Aug 2016	Recall initiated by company
16 Mar 2017	Classified by FDA	+226 days
22 Mar 2017	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

Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ingredient used to manufacture the curry seasoning also tested positive for 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

Hot/Spicy Curry Powder. Packaged under the names: Blue Mountain Country Hot Jamaican Curry Powder, Jamaican Choice Jamaican Hot Curry Powder, Ocho Rios Jamaica Nice Spicy Hot Curry Powder Seasoning, Ocho Rios Hot N Spicy Jamaican Style Curry Powder, Oriental Brand Grade A Jamaican Curry Powder Hot & Spicy, Grace Jamaican Style Hot Curry Powder, and Grace Caribbean Tradition Hot Curry Powder. Sold as 2 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 22 oz, and 5 lb.

Where it was distributed

FL & NY.

Florida New York

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ingredient used to manufacture the curry seasoning also tested positive for lead.

Which lots are affected?

Lot No. 12516, 21616, 31616, 40216, 42116, 51816, 60316, 62416, 111915, 12616, 21716, 31916, 40816, 42216, 51916, 61316, 62716, 12716, 22216, 32319, 41216, 42716, 52316, 61416, 62916, 12916, 30116, 32416, 41316, 42816, 53116, 61516, 120115, 20316, 30516, 32516, 41416, 42916, 60116, 61616, 120215, 20916, 30716, 32616, 42016, 51716, 60216, 62316, & 120315. Exp. Date: 11/01/2018 thru 06/29/2019.

Where was it sold?

FL & NY.

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

3 other products · FDA event 74814

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
22 Mar 2017	CLASS I	Mild Jerk Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing Co	Oriental Packing	Lead & Heavy Metals	FL, NY
22 Mar 2017	CLASS I	Hot/Spicy Jerk Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing Co	Oriental Packing	Lead & Heavy Metals	FL, NY
22 Mar 2017	CLASS I	Mild Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing Co	Oriental Packing	Lead & Heavy Metals	FL, NY

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All 8

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5 Apr 2017Food	CLASS I	Oriental Jamaican Hot Curry Powder bulk recalled by Oriental Packing CoOriental Jamaican	Oriental Packing	Lead & Heavy Metals	FL
5 Apr 2017Food	CLASS I	Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Hot Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing CoOcho-Rios Jamaican	Oriental Packing	Lead & Heavy Metals	FL
5 Apr 2017Food	CLASS I	Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Mild Curry Powder recalledOcho-Rios Jamaican	Oriental Packing	Lead & Heavy Metals	FL
5 Apr 2017Food	CLASS I	Ocho-Rios Mild Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing CoOcho-Rios	Oriental Packing	Lead & Heavy Metals	FL
22 Mar 2017Food	CLASS I	Mild Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing Co	Oriental Packing	Lead & Heavy Metals	FL, NY

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