The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1742-2024·Announced 2024-08-28

Shahzada Cinnamon Powder Recalled for Elevated Lead Content

Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder is being recalled due to elevated lead content detected in the product. The affected 7 oz packets were distributed in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses mentioned in the source. The detection of elevated lead content (2,030 ppb) constitutes a risk-of-harm product, meeting the rubric criterion for Score 3 (High severity): risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Advance Food International Inc. is recalling Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder due to elevated lead content. The affected product is a 7 oz (200g) packet of cinnamon powder sold in clear plastic zip-top bags.

Lead was detected in the product at levels of 2,030 parts per billion.

The recalled product was distributed in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The recall involves 120 packets.

Consumers should not use this product. For questions or concerns, contact Advance Food International Inc. or your local health department.

The recalled product

Product
Shahzada brand Pulses and Spices; Cinnamon Powder; 7 oz (200g); packaged in clear plastic zip-top bags
Manufacturer
Advance Food International Inc.
Category
Food — Spices and Seasonings
Hazard
  • lead

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.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • CT
  • MA
  • NJ
  • NY

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