Asian Best Tamarind Candy Recall: Lead Levels Exceed FDA Safety Threshold
Eastland Food Corporation recalls Asian Best Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor due to elevated lead levels (0.15 ppm) exceeding FDA's 0.1 ppm safety limit. Consumers should check UPCs 083737158008 and 083737158022.
Lower-risk recall
Eastland Food Corporation out an abundance of caution has decided to initiate a product recall of all Asian Best, Tamarind Candy ( UPC: 083737158008 ) and Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor ( UPC: 083737158022 ) due to elevated levels of lead (0.15 ppm) when compared against FDA s action level of 0.1 ppm.
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What happened, in plain English
Eastland Food Corporation is recalling Asian Best Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor products because they contain lead levels (0.15 ppm) that exceed the FDA's safety limit of 0.1 ppm. This could pose a health risk, especially for children. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19201-asian-best-tamarind-candy-recall-lead-levels-exceed-fda-safety.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19201-asian-best-tamarind-candy-recall-lead-levels-exceed-fda-safety · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1408-2018
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“Asian Best Tamarind Candy Recall: Lead Levels Exceed FDA Safety Threshold.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19201-asian-best-tamarind-candy-recall-lead-levels-exceed-fda-safety. Based on FDA recall #F-1408-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1408-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can cause serious health issues, particularly in children. The recalled products contain 0.15 ppm of lead, which is above the FDA's safety limit of 0.1 ppm. While the levels are below the threshold for immediate danger, they still pose a health risk with prolonged exposure.
Who’s affected
All consumers who purchased Asian Best Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor (UPC 083737158022) or Asian Best Tamarind Candy (UPC 083737158008) from stores. Children are at higher risk due to lead exposure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC codes 083737158008 (Asian Best Tamarind Candy) or 083737158022 (Asian Best Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor) on the product packaging. Products sold in 4 oz. units with 72 pieces per carton are affected.
- Brand
Eastland Food Corporation- Product
Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units- 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 II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product Distributed thru our the nation.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1408-2018 | Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units; UPC: 083737158022 | 970 Cartons |
| F-1409-2018 | Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units; UPC: 083737158008 | 1705 Cartons |
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC codes 083737158008 or 083737158022 on the product packaging.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 14 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1408-2018 (April 18, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1408-2018 to see it in context.
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