B&M Inc. Recalls Archer Farms Ground Turmeric Due To Excessive Lead Levels.

April 16, 2011

B&M Inc. of Mount Vernon, Missouri announced on April 15, 2011 the recall of Archer Farms Ground Turmeric due to excess lead levels. The turmeric comes in a glass bottle with a net weight of 2.6 oz. (74g) and is specifically sold at Target stores.

The Archer Farms Ground Turmeric was distributed to Target retail stores in the following states from June, 2009, to February, 2010: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.

Consumers can identify the Archer Farms Ground Turmeric by locating the UPC number 0-85239-02612-0 on the bottle. The lot numbers and Best By dates that will also assist in identifying the affected product are on the bottom of the bottle. The lot numbers included in this recall are 1740901A, Best By 6/23/2011; 2180902A, Best By 8/6/11; 2780906A, Best By 10/5/2011; 2920903A, Best By 10/19/11; 3060903A, Best By 11/2/2011; 0071003A, Best By1/7/2012.

No other Archer Farms Brand spices have been affected by this recall. No known illnesses have been reported to date as a result of this recall.

Consumers are recommended to stop using the product and may return it to the store at which it was purchased. Customers or media with questions should contact B&M, Inc. at 1-877-321-5852 (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm CST) or contact Target Guest Relations toll-free at (800) 316-6151.

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