CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Jan 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Yu Yee, Five Spice Powder recalled by Summit Import
Summit Import is recalling Yu Yee, Five Spice Powder, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Dec 2024 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-0397-2025
- FDA event ID
- 95966
- Recalling firm
- Summit Import, Jersey City, NJ
- Brand
- Yu Yee
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Dec 2024
- FDA classified
- 14 Jan 2025
- Reported
- 22 Jan 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 10 Dec 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 22 Jan 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
Product tested and found high 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
Yu Yee, Five Spice Powder,1.76oz
Where it was distributed
The product was distributed to the following states: NY, VA, CT, FL, OH, SC, AK, MA, NJ, GA, MN, MO, IA, PA, MD, Bahamas
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Questions about this recall
Is Yu Yee, Five Spice Powder recalled?
Yes. Summit Import recalled Yu Yee, Five Spice Powder on 10 Dec 2024. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0397-2025.
Why was it recalled?
Product tested and found high levels of lead.
Which lots are affected?
06072/WH538
Where was it sold?
The product was distributed to the following states: NY, VA, CT, FL, OH, SC, AK, MA, NJ, GA, MN, MO, IA, PA, MD, Bahamas
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 21 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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