The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1093-2024·Announced 2024-03-27

La Fiesta ground cinnamon recalled due to elevated lead levels

La Fiesta ground cinnamon (Canela Molida) is being recalled due to elevated lead levels. Affected products are 0.87oz bags with lot code 25033, distributed to retailers in California, Arizona, Washington, and Texas.

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: FDA Class II recall with elevated lead contamination detected; no illnesses or injuries reported. Scores High (3) per rubric: risk-of-harm product without documented illness.

Plain-English summary

La Fiesta ground cinnamon (Canela Molida), 0.87oz (24.8g) bags with UPC #032327000449 and lot code 25033, is being recalled from the market due to elevated levels of lead detected in the product.

The affected product was distributed to 319 retailers in California, Arizona, Washington, and Texas. Approximately 16,044 individual bags are subject to this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
La Fiesta, Canela Molida, Cinnamon Ground, 0.87oz (24.8g), UPC #032327000449, packed in cello bags
Manufacturer
la fiesta food products
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)

  • Lot code 25033

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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