Makzemo LLC of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling Balquis Yemeni spice, because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.
“The recall was a result of the New York City Department of Health circulating a
Continue Reading Lead contamination spurs recall of spice
The system in Egypt to control microbiological risks in food of non-animal origin for export to the European Union is in a phase of transition and reform, according to a report.
An audit led by
Continue Reading EU audit finds Egypt’s control system in transition stage
Official food safety controls in Turkey can ensure that food of non-animal origin intended for export to the European Union meet requirements for primary production and processing, according to a report.
The Directorate-General for Health
Continue Reading Auditors say some of Turkey’s food safety controls meet EU requirements
Four years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a draft risk profile on the public health dangers associated with spices, identifying the presence of pathogens such as Salmonella and filth in general. It
Continue Reading FDA updates spice risk profile; 7,200 samples analyzed
Shri Shiva Foods Inc. is recalling MTR branded sambar powder because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The company, based in Long Island City, NY, sold the packaged sambar powder from January through October through
Continue Reading Shri Shiva recalls sambar powder; FDA found Salmonella in it
A New Jersey company has expanded its recall of ground turmeric to include additional brands distributed nationwide. Excessive lead, which is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, infants and children, has been confirmed in the spice.
Continue Reading Six brands of turmeric added to recall for excessive lead
UPDATED CONTENT Aug. 8 — JM Exotic updated its recall notice, reporting that the recalled turmeric was solely distributed to a farmer’s market in Doraville, GA, from May until August. An Alabama company is recalling
Continue Reading UPDATED: More turmeric recalled because of lead; supplier not named
The federal government has been trying to figure out what’s in your spice rack for several years now, and with the completion of a 24-month reconnaissance mission the Food and Drug Administration
Continue Reading Forget your wallet — what’s in your spice rack?
Glaser Organic Farms is recalling raw carob powder and carob fudgy brownies for possible Salmonella contamination. The following recalled products were distributed from May 7, 2014, and July 23, 2014:
Continue Reading Carob Powder, Brownies Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
At the its annual meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, last week, the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted a number of new standards, including maximum acceptable levels of lead in infant formula and of arsenic in rice. 
The
Continue Reading Codex Adopts Limits on Lead in Infant Formula, Arsenic in Rice
