FDA recall F-1743-2024

EL Chilar-HF, LLC · Class II · food

Product

El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herbs, BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases

Reason for recall

Due to elevated levels of lead. Sample collected by Maryland Department Of Health (MDDH) tested positive for high levels of lead in ground cinnamon.

Distribution

Product sent to distributors in MD

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2024-07-29
Report date
2024-08-28
Termination date
2024-10-11
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Apopka, FL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-1743-2024