Ground Cinnamon Product Recalled Due to Elevated Lead Levels
El Chilar ground cinnamon (1.25 oz bags) is being recalled due to elevated levels of lead. Affected products were distributed in Maryland; consumers should not use them.
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 vulnerable populations. Although no illnesses have been reported, lead is a cumulative toxin recognized as a risk-of-harm substance. The FDA Class II classification indicates this is a serious but not immediately life-threatening hazard.
Plain-English summary
El Chilar Ground Cinnamon, packaged as 1.25 oz bags (Canela Molida), is being recalled due to elevated levels of lead. The product was manufactured by EL Chilar-HF, LLC.
Lead is a toxic substance that can cause serious health effects, particularly in children and pregnant women, even at low levels with prolonged exposure.
The recalled product was distributed to retailers in Maryland. Two affected lot codes have been identified: Lot F272 (expiration 10/26) and Lot D300 (expiration 10/24). Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should verify the lot number on their packages.
Consumers who have used this product and have health concerns should contact their healthcare provider. The product should be returned to the point of purchase or discarded.
The recalled product
- Product
- El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases
- Manufacturer
- EL Chilar-HF, LLC
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Hazard
- lead-contamination
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)
- Product Code #: 307 Lot # : D300 EXP 10/24 Lot #F272 EX 10/26
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
- MD
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