The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0978-2013·Announced 2013-02-13

Penzeys Vietnamese Cinnamon Recalled Due to Glass Contamination

Penzeys is recalling Vietnamese Cinnamon Extra Fancy after a customer reported finding pieces of glass in the product.

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 involves a risk-of-harm product (glass contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Penzeys is voluntarily recalling Vietnamese Cinnamon Extra Fancy, product code 43200, due to a report of glass contamination. The recall involves 47 lbs. of the product.

The recall was initiated after Penzeys received a complaint from a customer who found pieces of glass in bulk Vietnamese Cinnamon. The product was distributed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut, and Ohio.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Penzeys for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Vietnamese Cinnamon Extra Fancy, product code 43200, Penzeys Spices, Wauwatosa, WI 53222. to be completed
Manufacturer
Penzeys LTD

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)

  • 1454800

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same manufacturer · Penzeys LTD

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