UBC Food Distributors Inc. in Dearborn, MI is recalling 7-ounce plastic jars of their Baraka brand “HOT CURRY POWER” and “CURRY POWDER,” after testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development found high
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Six brands of curry powder recalled because of excessive lead
Sirob Imports Inc. is recalling, Corrado, Orlando Imports, Nouri’s Syrian Bakery, Mediterranean Specialty Foods Brand and Butera Fruit Market Curry Powder that was distributed to retailers in Illinois, New Jersey, and New York because
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Lead levels in baby food ‘worrisome’ but industry can fix the problem
Laboratory analysis of 50 big-name baby foods showed the presence of at least one heavy metal in all of them, with two-thirds having “worrisome” levels, according to information from Consumer Reports. Researchers also said organic
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Importer recalls ground cumin after NY inspectors find lead
A New York import-export company is recalling an undisclosed volume of ground cumin because it was found to be contaminated with lead.
Sol Andino Import & Export of Jackson Heights, NY, distributed the ground cumin
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Lead Poisonings Leads to Thyme Recall
Aroma Imports Inc. of Dearborn Heights, MI, is recalling 450 g and 4.5 kg packages of Nabelsi brand Thyme because the products have the potential to contain excessive levels of lead. The recall was initiated
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Oriental Packing Co. recalls more curry spice because of lead
Oriental Packing Co. Inc. is again recalling spice products because of lead, this time pulling back an undisclosed amount of curry powder. In August the Miami company recalled almost 200 tons of blended curry spices
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Lead contamination spurs recall of water bottles from L.L. Bean
Thousands of insulated water bottles designed for children and sold by L.L. Bean are under recall for lead content because the Chinese manufacturer used the wrong kind of solder material. 
Insulated
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Flint Water and Citizens Contain Lead
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services today issued its bi-weekly summary report on lead testing in Flint. Preliminary data indicate that 43 of 2,182 adults and children tested had elevated blood lead levels
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Nestle’s Maggi Noodles Banned in India Over Lead Concerns
Tests performed on Nestlé brand Maggi noodles in India have reportedly shown them to contain “unsafe and hazardous” amounts of lead, leading to a nationwide ban last week. Over the weekend, a Mumbai court rejected
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Valentine’s Day Chocolates: Any Heavy Metals in There?
(This article by Elizabeth Grossman was first published Feb. 11, 2015, by Civil Eats and is reposted here with permission.)
We’ve begun to expect unusual flavors like chili, salt, and lavender in chocolate. But there
As Toxin Fears Grow, More Chinese Are Buying Imported Rice
Despite being the number-one producer and consumer of rice in the world, more Chinese citizens are buying rice imported from Japan and elsewhere due to fears about heavy metals and other toxins, according to Reuters
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