CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Mar 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Madras Curry Powder recalled by Trong Food International
Trong Food International is recalling Madras Curry Powder, distributed in District of Columbia, Maryland. The recall was initiated on 28 Jan 2025 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-0640-2025
- FDA event ID
- 96229
- Recalling firm
- Trong Food International, Santa Ana, CA
- Brand
- Madras Curry
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Jan 2025
- FDA classified
- 18 Mar 2025
- Reported
- 26 Mar 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 28 Jan 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Classified by FDA | +49 days |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Elevated levels of lead 5.48mg/kg and 2.59mg/kg in (2) lots of Madras Curry Powder.
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
Madras Curry Powder sold in 3 different package sizes. Recall has been expanded to include ALL LOTS. CA RI NI AN DO "KIM TU THAP", NET WT./ Poids NET (4oz.) 114 grams glass jar UPC# 39606001562 (4oz.) 114 grams plastic pouch UPC# 36906001544 (16oz.) plastic bottle UPC# 39606001548
Where it was distributed
3 distributor type customers. Two located in Maryland, the third located in Washington DC.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Elevated levels of lead 5.48mg/kg and 2.59mg/kg in (2) lots of Madras Curry Powder.
Which lots are affected?
All Lots
Where was it sold?
3 distributor type customers. Two located in Maryland, the third located in Washington DC.
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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