Recalls & Warnings
2/9/18 – 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 after it was discovered that the product contained high levels of lead (422 PPM) based on sampling by U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Illinois Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Protection. Based on the product’s 30 g serving size, the calculated lead result is 12,660 µg per serving. The recalled Nabelsi Thyme was distributed from Nov. 7, 2016 until Feb. 22, 2017 to retailers, food service establishments, and wholesalers in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, New Jersey and Virginia. The 450 g size (UPC: 4670000205314) is packaged in a mostly green foil/mylar bag that is not transparent on either side. The 4.5 kg size (UPC: 6670000205374) packaging is a silver foil/mylar bag. The production date for both sizes is 08/20/2016 and the expiration date is 08/20/2018.
6/29/17 – FDA Import Alert, Thyme (powder) from Nabelsi Co for Trade NAD Industry in Syrian Arab Republic (also mentions “Mixed Spices and Seasonings Without Salt” Products that contain Thyme).
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