CLASS I Food recall · Reported 5 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Hot Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing Co

Oriental Packing is recalling Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Hot Curry Powder, distributed in Florida. The recall was initiated on 7 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot codes 091316A and 091316B. Best before 09/19/2019 through 09/21/2019
Quantity recalled14,000 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-1741-2017
FDA event ID
75887
Recalling firm
Oriental Packing, Miami, FL
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
7 Dec 2016
FDA classified
27 Mar 2017
Reported
5 Apr 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Lead & Heavy Metals
Product category
Spices

Timeline

7 Dec 2016Recall initiated by company
27 Mar 2017Classified by FDA+110 days
5 Apr 2017Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product contains 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

Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Hot Curry Powder, 4 oz. Manufactured by Oriental Packing Co.

Where it was distributed

Sold to customers in Jamaica and Florida

Florida

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product contains lead.

Which lots are affected?

Lot codes 091316A and 091316B. Best before 09/19/2019 through 09/21/2019

Where was it sold?

Sold to customers in Jamaica and Florida

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 75887

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Ocho-Rios Mild Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing Co.

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