Gel Spice Inc., has expanded a recall of ground turmeric powder because of elevated lead levels, according to a company announcement.
According to the company announcement, pregnant women, infants and young children especially should avoid exposure to lead. People concerned about blood lead levels should contact their physician or health clinic to ask about testing.
The products were distributed by various retailers throughout the United States.
The first product to be recalled was “Fresh Finds Ground Turmeric” is packaged in 3.75 oz. PET jars. It has a code of B/B 03/08/19 and B/B 05/18/19 on the neck of the container. The package also has a UPC code of 81026-01230. The product was distributed at Big Lots Stores throughout the United States.
Other turmeric products recalled include:
Spice Select/8 oz 03/18/19 076114007730
Market Pantry/0.95 oz 05APR2019 085239211038
Gel/15 oz 04/18/19 076114800867
Gel/15 oz 05/16/19 076114800867
Clear Value /0.75oz 04/27/19 036800354920
Lieber’s/2 oz 05/13/19 043427006361
Spice Supreme/2 oz 05/17/19 076114364628
Consumers who have purchased the ground turmeric powders identified above should discard the product. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may call 201-564-0435 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday.