The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2145-2019·Announced 2019-09-18

Kashat Wholesale Recalls Ground Cinnamon Due to Lead Contamination

Kashat Wholesale, Inc. is recalling 360 units of 4oz ground cinnamon because positive samples for lead were found in bulk cinnamon.

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 presence of lead contamination in a food product poses a significant health risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kashat Wholesale, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 360 units of Ground Cinnamon, packaged in 4oz plastic containers with 24 containers per wholesale case. The recall is being conducted because positive samples for lead were found in bulk cinnamon.

The affected product is identified by lot number M-60445. The product was distributed to retailers in Michigan and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ground Cinnamon 4oz plastic container 24 containers per wholesale case
Manufacturer
Kashat Wholesale, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard
Affected units
360

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)

  • lot M-60445

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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