Cinnamon powder recalled over potential contamination with lead
Venzu Traders is recalling 24 cases of cinnamon powder, 3.5 oz, over potential contamination with the heavy metal lead.
What this means for you
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: the record cites potential lead contamination in a food product, with no illnesses reported.
Plain-English summary
Cinnamon Powder, net wt 3.5 oz (100g), a product of India distributed by Venzu Traders LLC, under UPC 7 46241 29537 8, is being recalled.
The reason given in the enforcement record is potential contamination with heavy metal (lead).
The record lists 24 cases of 20 x 100g packs. Distribution in the United States was to California, Nevada and Washington. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.
Lead is harmful, particularly to young children. The record reports no illnesses. Consumers who have this product should not use it and should follow the retailer's return instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- CINNAMON POWDER NET WT : 3.5 oz (100g) PRODUCT OF INDIA UPC 7 46241 29537 8 Distributed by: Venzu Traders LLC [email protected]
- Manufacturer
- VENZU TRADERS LLC
- Category
- Food — Spice
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)
- UPC: 7 46241 29537 8
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