MK Cinnamon Powder Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels
Mak Trading Co. Ltd. is recalling MK Cinnamon Powder (45g) for elevated lead contamination. The affected product was distributed to four retailers in California.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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: Elevated lead contamination is a risk-of-harm product without reported illnesses or injuries in the source text. Lead poses documented health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations, placing this recall in the High category per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Mak Trading Co. Ltd. is recalling MK Cinnamon Powder sold in 45-gram plastic bottles due to elevated lead levels. A total of 480 bottles were distributed to four retailers in California.
Lead is a known health hazard that can cause serious harm, particularly to children. Lead accumulation in the body can affect neurological development and cognitive function.
Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately. Return the product to the retailer where you purchased it. Do not consume the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- MK Cinnamon Powder, 45g, plastic bottle
- Manufacturer
- Mak Trading Co. Ltd.
- Category
- Food — Spices / Seasonings
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 480
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)
- No codes applied
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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