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
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
- Brand
- Ocho-Rios Jamaican
- 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 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Mar 2017 | Classified by FDA | +110 days |
| 5 Apr 2017 | Published 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
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 75887This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Ocho-Rios Mild Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing Co.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Ocho-Rios Mild Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing CoOcho-Rios | Oriental Packing | Lead & Heavy Metals | FL | |
| CLASS I | Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Mild Curry Powder recalledOcho-Rios Jamaican | Oriental Packing | Lead & Heavy Metals | FL | |
| CLASS I | Oriental Jamaican Hot Curry Powder bulk recalled by Oriental Packing CoOriental Jamaican | Oriental Packing | Lead & Heavy Metals | FL |
More recalls from Oriental Packing
All 8| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Oriental Jamaican Hot Curry Powder bulk recalled by Oriental Packing CoOriental Jamaican | Oriental Packing | Lead & Heavy Metals | FL |
| Food | CLASS I | Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Mild Curry Powder recalledOcho-Rios Jamaican | Oriental Packing | Lead & Heavy Metals | FL |
| Food | CLASS I | Ocho-Rios Mild Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing CoOcho-Rios | Oriental Packing | Lead & Heavy Metals | FL |
| Food | CLASS I | Mild Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing Co | Oriental Packing | Lead & Heavy Metals | FL, NY |
| Food | CLASS I | Hot/Spicy Jerk Curry Powder recalled by Oriental Packing Co | Oriental Packing | Lead & Heavy Metals | FL, NY |
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| Food | CLASS II | Dragonfly Thai Ginger Powder recalled by U.S. TovDragonfly | U.S. Tov | Lead & Heavy Metals | 25 states |