The Recall Desk

Hazard

Lead Contamination recalls

162 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
162
Critical
22
Severe
75
Most recent
2026-05-13

Of the 162 lead contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 22 (14%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 75 (46%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all lead contamination recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

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101–125 of 162

  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2243-2019·2019-09-25

    Publix Pumpkin Pie Recalled for Lead and Metal Fragments

    Weston Foods is recalling Publix 8-inch pumpkin pies due to the presence of lead and metal pieces ranging from 0.5mm to 2.0mm.

    Product
    Publix 8 inch T/S pumpkin pie US; 623g (22 oz. or 1 LB 6 oz.), Carton, 6 units per case
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2145-2019·2019-09-18

    Kashat Wholesale Recalls Ground Cinnamon Due to Lead Contamination

    Kashat Wholesale, Inc. is recalling 360 units of 4oz ground cinnamon because positive samples for lead were found in bulk cinnamon.

    Product
    Ground Cinnamon 4oz plastic container 24 containers per wholesale case
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2099-2019·2019-08-28

    Makzemo LLC Recalls BALQEES SPICES Yemeni Spices Mix Due to Lead

    Makzemo LLC is recalling BALQEES SPICES Yemeni Spices Mix because the product contains high levels of lead. The recall affects 600 units distributed in New York and Michigan.

    Product
    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,
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1947-2019·2019-07-31

    Lisy Ground Cinnamon Recalled Due to High Lead Levels

    EL Chilar Huff is recalling Lisy Ground Cinnamon because a sample tested positive for high levels of lead.

    Product
    Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida NET WT./CONT. NETO 13 OZ (368g) and 2 OZ (57g)
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    4 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1396-2019·2019-05-29

    Life Rising Recalls HoliCare Metabolism Cleansing Tablets Due to High Lead Levels

    Life Rising Corporation is recalling 52 bottles of HoliCare Metabolism Cleansing tablets because they contain high levels of lead. The products were sold locally in the Chicago area and via mail order.

    Product
    HoliCare Metabolism Cleansing (MET-CLS) tablets, 60 count bottle
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1394-2019·2019-05-29

    Life Rising Holder-W Holder Warmer capsules recalled for high lead levels

    Life Rising Corporation is recalling Holder-W Holder Warmer capsules due to high lead levels. The products were sold locally in the Chicago area and via mail order.

    Product
    Life Rising Holder-W Holder Warmer capsules, 54 count bottle
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1395-2019·2019-05-29

    Life Rising Neck Clear capsules recalled due to high lead levels

    Life Rising Corporation is recalling NECK-ND Neck Clear capsules because they contain high levels of lead. Consumers should stop using the product.

    Product
    Life Rising NECK-ND Neck Clear capsules, 54 count bottle
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1160-2019·2019-03-20

    Earthworks Health Recalls Diatomaceous Earth Due to Metal Contamination

    Earthworks Health is recalling specific packages of Diatomaceous Earth because the product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium.

    Product
    Diatomaceous Earth packaged in the following ways: 1) Perma-Guard, Fossil Shell Flour, Anti-caking agent, Food Chemical Codex Grade, Weight: 50 lb/22.6 kg, Bountiful, UT; 2) 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, Shell Flour, Packaged by: Earthworks Health, Norfolk, NE, Net We
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0716-2019·2018-12-19

    Baraka Mild Curry Powder Recalled for High Lead Levels

    U.B.C. Food Distributors is voluntarily recalling Baraka Mild Curry Powder due to high levels of lead found in the product.

    Product
    Baraka Mild Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. Plastic Jar
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    9 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0715-2019·2018-12-19

    Baraka Hot Curry Powder Recalled for High Lead Levels

    U.B.C. Food Distributors is voluntarily recalling Baraka Hot Curry Powder in 7 oz plastic jars due to high levels of lead.

    Product
    Baraka Hot Curry Powder packed in 7 OZ Plastic Jar
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    9 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0697-2019·2018-11-21

    Sirob Imports Recalls FC Finest Choice Hot Curry Powder for Lead

    Sirob Imports, Inc. is recalling 12,100 pounds of FC Finest Choice Hot Curry Powder because the product may contain elevated levels of lead.

    Product
    FC Finest Choice Hot Curry Powder, Packed By SIROB IMPORTS, INC. packaged in a 50 pound box.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0696-2019·2018-11-21

    Sirob Imports Recalls Curry Powder Due to Elevated Lead Levels

    Sirob Imports, Inc. is recalling various brands of curry powder because the products may contain elevated levels of lead.

    Product
    Curry powder packaged under bulk, retail, and food service labels. Bulk: CURRY POWDER Net Weight 55 LBS, DISTRIBUTED BY SIROB IMPORTS LINDENHURST, NEW YORK USA (sold in a 55 pound bag) Packaged under the following retail brands: Corrado 16 oz. UPC: 0 12729 01100
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0408-2019·2018-11-14

    NUTRANEXT Toxin Absorber Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels

    NUTRANEXT BUSINESS LLC is recalling Toxin Absorber with Organic Ginger Root packets because routine testing found elevated lead levels.

    Product
    Toxin Absorber with Organic Ginger Root - 14 packets and 30 packets
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0410-2019·2018-11-14

    Nutranext Recalls Colon Cleansing Kit Ginger Due to Lead Levels

    Nutranext Business LLC is recalling Colon Cleansing Kit Ginger products because routine testing found elevated lead levels that may pose health risks.

    Product
    Colon Cleansing Kit Ginger
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0409-2019·2018-11-14

    Nutranext Toxin Absorber Peppermint Leaf Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels

    Nutranext Business LLC is recalling Toxin Absorber with Organic Peppermint Leaf packets due to elevated lead levels identified during routine quality testing.

    Product
    Toxin Absorber with Organic Peppermint Leaf - 14 packets and 30 packets
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0061-2019·2018-10-31

    Blackwing Organic Meats Recalls Ground Venison Due to High Lead Levels

    Blackwing Organic Meats, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific packages of ground venison because they contain high levels of lead.

    Product
    Blackwing Meats. Inc., Ground Venison, 10/1lb, packed in cardboard sleeve/ roll stock film inside, in aRetail Box.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-1408-2018·2018-05-16

    Eastland Food Recalls Tamarind Candy Due to Elevated Lead Levels

    Eastland Food Corporation is recalling Asian Best Tamarind Candy due to lead levels exceeding FDA action limits.

    Product
    Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1409-2018·2018-05-16

    Eastland Recalls Asian Best Tamarind Candy Due to Lead Levels

    Eastland Food Corporation is recalling Asian Best Tamarind Candy due to lead levels exceeding FDA action levels.

    Product
    Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2167-2017·2017-05-10

    FDA Recalls Life Rising SHT Chest Relief Due to Lead Contamination

    Ton Shen Health Inc is recalling Life Rising Formulas SHT Chest Relief capsules because the product is potentially contaminated with lead. The recall affects 37 bottles distributed in Illinois.

    Product
    Life Rising Formulas SHT Chest Relief, 54 Capsules; Manufactured for: Nature's Health (USA) Chicago, IL 60616
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2180-2017·2017-05-10

    Aroma Imports Recalls Nabelsi Thyme Due to Elevated Lead Levels

    Aroma Imports Inc is recalling Nabelsi Thyme (Zatar) in 450g and 4.5kg packages due to elevated lead levels. The product was distributed in five states.

    Product
    Nabelsi Thyme (also known on invoices as Zatar) 450g retail (24 packages per wholesale case) 4.5kg retail (2 bags per wholesale case) Cardboard box wholesale case, retail packages flexible plastic
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    5 states