Cinnamon powder recalled over elevated levels of lead in the spice
Haitai is recalling 69 cases of Cinnamon Powder in 8 oz containers because of elevated levels of lead.
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: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: elevated lead in a food is a chemical hazard, and no illnesses are reported.
Plain-English summary
Cinnamon Powder, in 8 oz clear plastic containers, distributed by Haitai Inc., UPC 0 20914 81415 9, is being recalled because of elevated levels of lead.
The recall covers 69 cases with a best by date of 9 February 2025. The product was distributed to retail locations across the country. The FDA has classified the recall as Class II.
Lead has no safe exposure level, and repeated dietary exposure is the concern with a pantry spice. The enforcement record reports no illnesses.
Anyone holding a container with that best by date should stop using it and follow the retailer's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cinnamon Powder; 8oz clear plastic container. Distributed by Haitai Inc. UPC: 0 20914 81415 9
- Manufacturer
- Haitai, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Spice
- Affected units
- 69
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)
- Best By: 02/09/2025
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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