The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0410-2016·Announced 2015-12-23

Kerry Foods Recalls Cinnamon Topical G4205 Due to Metal Contamination

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Cinnamon Topical G4205 because it may contain metal. The recall covers 176,596 lbs distributed across 19 states.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II due to a risk-of-harm product (metal contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Cinnamon Topical G4205, SS189, G4205.49, because the product may contain metal. The recall involves 50 lb (22.68 kg) cases with UPCs 766818313403 (inner) and 10766818313400 (outer). The total quantity affected is 176,596 lbs.

The product was distributed in the United States to the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on September 3, 2015, and was classified as Class II by the FDA.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Kerry Foods for instructions on how to return or dispose of the product. The recall was initiated by the firm and is currently terminated.

The recalled product

Product
Kerry, Cinnamon Topical G4205, SS189, G4205.49, , UPC:Inner: 766818313403; Outer: 10766818313400, NET WT: 50 lb (22.68 kg).
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Category
Food — Food Ingredient / Spice
Hazard

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)

  • 0813542301 0813542352

Distribution

Distributed in 19 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Kerry Foods under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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