The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1947-2019·Announced 2019-07-31

Lisy Ground Cinnamon Recalled Due to High Lead Levels

EL Chilar Huff is recalling Lisy Ground Cinnamon because a sample tested positive for high levels of lead.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, and the source reports high levels of lead (2.39 ppm), which is a significant health hazard warranting a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

EL Chilar Huff is recalling Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida in 13 oz and 2 oz jars. The recall involves specific lots of the product that were distributed to distributors in Florida, North Carolina, Maryland, and New Jersey.

The recall was initiated after a sample collected by the New York Department of Agriculture tested positive for high levels of lead, measuring 2.39 ppm. The affected product includes 1266 jars of lot E352 and 1680 jars of lot E360, as well as 384 2 oz jars of lot E360.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of Lisy Ground Cinnamon should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida NET WT./CONT. NETO 13 OZ (368g) and 2 OZ (57g)
Manufacturer
EL Chilar Huff
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard

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 (6)

  • ITEM 1113
  • UPC 096786300137
  • LOTS E352 and E360
  • Exp 2021 ITEM 814
  • UPC 096786600534
  • LOT E360

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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