Turmeric Spice Powder (Pran) – Lead Contamination (2013)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC, Net Wt. 14.1 oz./400g, UPC 8 46656 00209 4, and Net Wt. 8.82 oz./250g, UPC 8 31730 00551 --- PRODUCT OF BANGLADESH -- Manufactured by/Fabricado por: PRAN AGRO LTD, PRAN-RFL Center, 105 Middle Badda, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh --- This product is packed in clear plastic jars with yellow plastic lids.
Brand
Ontime Distribution Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
BEST BEFORE: 26 OCT 14 and BEST BEFORE: 15 JAN 15
Products Sold
BEST BEFORE: 26 OCT 14 and BEST BEFORE: 15 JAN 15
Ontime Distribution Inc. is recalling PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC, Net Wt. 14.1 oz./400g, UPC 8 46656 00209 4, and Net Wt. 8.82 oz./2 due to The product was found to contain excessive levels of lead based on sampling by New York State Department of Health, private laboratory analysis, and . This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The product was found to contain excessive levels of lead based on sampling by New York State Department of Health, private laboratory analysis, and FDA sampling and analysis.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
NJ, NY
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026