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HighFDA (Food)·F-0397-2025·Announced 2025-01-22

Yu Yee Five Spice Powder Recalled for High Lead Levels

Summit Import Corporation is recalling Yu Yee Five Spice Powder due to high levels of lead detected in testing. Consumers should discontinue use and contact a healthcare provider with concerns.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Lead contamination is a serious health hazard, particularly for children and pregnant women. This FDA Class II recall reports no illnesses or injuries; per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are scored as High severity.

Plain-English summary

Summit Import Corporation is recalling Yu Yee Five Spice Powder (1.76 oz packages, code 06072/WH538) due to high levels of lead detected during product testing. Lead is a toxic element that can cause serious health effects, particularly in children and pregnant women.

The recalled product was distributed to consumers in New York, Virginia, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina, Alaska, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the Bahamas. The recall involves 62 cases of the affected product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use. Anyone concerned about potential lead exposure should consult a healthcare provider. For more information about this recall, consumers can contact the FDA or their local health department.

The recalled product

Product
Yu Yee, Five Spice Powder,1.76oz
Manufacturer
Summit Import Corporation
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard
  • lead

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)

  • 06072/WH538

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

  • AK
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • VA

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