Baraka Mild Curry Powder Recall: High Lead Levels in 7oz Plastic Jars
U.B.C. Food Distributors recalls Baraka Mild Curry Powder in 7oz plastic jars due to high lead levels. Consumers should avoid using products with lead contamination.
Lower-risk recall
UBC FOOD Distributors initiated a voluntary recall of Baraka Hot and Mild Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. plastic tubs due to high levels of lead found in the products.
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What happened, in plain English
U.B.C. Food Distributors is recalling Baraka Mild Curry Powder in 7-ounce plastic jars because lead was found in high levels. This poses a health risk, especially for children and pregnant women who are more vulnerable to lead poisoning. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18245-baraka-mild-curry-powder-recall-high-lead-levels-in-7oz.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18245-baraka-mild-curry-powder-recall-high-lead-levels-in-7oz · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0716-2019
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“Baraka Mild Curry Powder Recall: High Lead Levels in 7oz Plastic Jars.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18245-baraka-mild-curry-powder-recall-high-lead-levels-in-7oz. Based on FDA recall #F-0716-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0716-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can cause serious health issues, especially in children and pregnant women. High levels of lead in food products can lead to lead poisoning, which affects the nervous system and development.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses Baraka Mild Curry Powder in 7-ounce plastic jars. Children and pregnant women are at higher risk due to lead's impact on developing bodies.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Baraka Mild Curry Powder in 7-ounce plastic jars with UPC 822514266761 or product ID SPI .26553. Products sold between specific dates may be affected.
- Brand
Baraka- Product
Baraka Mild Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. Plastic Jar- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Domestic: CO, IL, IN, MI, MO, MN, NE, NY, OH Foreign/ VA/DOD: None
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-0715-2019 | Baraka Hot Curry Powder packed in 7 OZ Plastic Jar; Baraka Hot Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. Plastic Jar, Upc 8 22514 26556 6 / case UPC 8 22514 266808 Product ID SPI .26556 (Hot) |
| F-0716-2019 | Baraka Mild Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. Plastic Jar; Baraka Mild Curry Powder packed in 7 oz Plastic Jar, Upc 8 22514 26553 5 / case UPC 822514266761 product ID SPI .26553 (Regular) |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the product by UPC 822514266761 or product ID SPI .26553 to confirm if it's recalled.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 9 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Domestic: CO, IL, IN, MI, MO, MN, NE, NY, OH Foreign/ VA/DOD: None” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 19 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product contains high levels of lead and is unsafe for consumption.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0716-2019 (October 19, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0716-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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