The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0008-2021·Announced 2020-10-14

Advanced Spice Recalls Ground Cinnamon for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Advanced Spice & Trading, Inc. is recalling 7,400 pounds of Ground Cinnamon 2% (CASSIA) in 50-pound bags due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Texas.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella"

Plain-English summary

Advanced Spice & Trading, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 7,400 pounds of Ground Cinnamon 2% (CASSIA) packaged in 50-pound bags. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is identified by CING Lot# 02063001 and Kalustyan Lot # CI25CS 175742.

The recalled product was distributed in Texas. The source text does not specify the exact number of affected units beyond the total weight and box count, nor does it list specific retail locations or end consumers.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Ground Cinnamon 2% (CASSIA) packaged in 50 pound bag

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • CING Lot# 02063001/ Kalustyan Lot # CI25CS 175742

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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