Ground Cinnamon Products Recalled Due to Elevated Lead Levels
Gutierrez Distributors recalls ground cinnamon products (El Servidor Corp and Canela Molida brands) due to elevated lead levels. Consumers who purchased these products should not use them.
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: This is an FDA Class II recall for elevated lead levels in food. Lead is a known toxic contaminant, but the source text contains no reports of illnesses or injuries. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Gutierrez Distributors, LLC is recalling El Servidor Corp Ground Cinnamon (UPC 745245113244) and Gutierrez Distributor Canela Molida Ground Cinnamon (UPC 852705000164). Both products are sold in 1.5 oz packages in clear plastic bags, 12 bags per case.
The recall is due to elevated lead levels in the product. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can pose serious health risks.
Five cases were distributed to a wholesaler in New York. Consumers who purchased these products should not use them and should return them to the point of purchase or dispose of them safely.
The recalled product
- Product
- El Servidor Corp Ground Cinnamon Net Wt. 1.5 oz. UPC: 745245113244. Packaged in clear plastic bag. 12 bags per case. Gutierrez Distributor Canela Molida Ground Cinnamon 1.5 oz. UPC: 852705000164 Packaged in clear plastic bag.
- Manufacturer
- Gutierrez Distributors, LLC
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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