Food Enforcement F-1743-2024

Due to elevated levels of lead. Sample collected by Maryland Department Of Health (MDDH) tested positive for high levels of lead in ground cinnamon.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Report Date

August 28, 2024

Recall Initiation

July 29, 2024

Product Information

Product description
El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herbs, BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases
Product quantity
E-054 EX0225: 259 dozen (3,108 Units) 1.25 OZ per bag and D-181 EX0624: 372 dozen (4,464 Units) 1.25OZ per bag.
Product type
Food
Reason for recall
Due to elevated levels of lead. Sample collected by Maryland Department Of Health (MDDH) tested positive for high levels of lead in ground cinnamon.
Initial firm notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution pattern
Product sent to distributors in MD

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
EL Chilar-HF, LLC
Address
615 Superior Commerce Blvd Ste 103

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Codes & Dates

Recall number
F-1743-2024
Event ID
95143
Recall initiation date
July 29, 2024
Center classification date
August 21, 2024
Code info
Product Code # 307, Lot # E-054 EX0225 and Lot #D-181 EX0624
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