The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1948-2015·Announced 2015-04-22

Cost Plus Recalls Ceramic Spoons for Lead and Cadmium Levels

Cost Plus Management Services is recalling 15,700 Shanghai Ceramic Spoons because they may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead and cadmium.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric, particularly given the potential for heavy metal exposure.

Plain-English summary

Cost Plus Management Services, Inc. is recalling 15,700 Shanghai Ceramic Spoons (SKU 487874; UPC 2487874). The recall was initiated because some of the ceramic spoons may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead and cadmium.

The affected spoons were distributed to Cost Plus Stores nationwide. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

Consumers who purchased these spoons should stop using them and return them to the store of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Shanghai Ceramic Spoons; SKU 487874; UPC 2487874
Manufacturer
Cost Plus Management Services, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
15,700

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 (2)

  • SKU Number: 487874
  • UPC 2487874

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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