BALQEES SPICES, Yemeni Spices Mix, NET WEIGHT: 230g (1/2 lb.) and 454 grams (1lb.) clear plastic container and

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BALQEES SPICES, Yemeni Spices Mix, NET WEIGHT: 230g (1/2 lb.) and 454 grams (1lb.) clear plastic container and 5 lbs. clear plastic bag. Distributed By: Makzemo LLC, 7304 5th Avenue # 112, Brooklyn, NY 11209, (718) 219-6630, Ingredients, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Cumin, Coriander, Garlic, Flavors Makzemo LLC · reported 2019-08-28

Terminated This recall has been closed out by the agency.

Reason for recall: Product contains high levels of lead.
Classification: Class I
Recall initiated: 2019-04-11
Reported by the agency: 2019-08-28
Closed out (terminated): 2020-06-02
Recalling firm: Makzemo LLC
Brooklyn, NY
United States
This is the firm that issued the recall — commonly a distributor or processor. It is not the origin of contamination.
Distribution (the agency's own words): NY, MI
States we parsed from that text: MI NY
The agency named these states. Parse method explicit_state_list, confidence high.
Food category: Sauces, condiments & spicesderived
Assigned by a reviewed keyword rulebook over the product description, not by the agency.
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: F-2099-2019

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