Recalls / Class II
Class IIF-1743-2024
Product
El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herbs, BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases
- Type
- Food
- Affected lot / code info
- Product Code # 307, Lot # E-054 EX0225 and Lot #D-181 EX0624
- 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.
Why it was recalled
Due to elevated levels of lead. Sample collected by Maryland Department Of Health (MDDH) tested positive for high levels of lead in ground cinnamon.
Recalling firm
- Firm
- EL Chilar-HF, LLC
- Notification channel
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Address
- 615 Superior Commerce Blvd Ste 103, Apopka, Florida 32703-3363
Distribution
- Distribution pattern
- Product sent to distributors in MD
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2024-07-29
- FDA classified
- 2024-08-21
- Posted by FDA
- 2024-08-28
- Terminated
- 2024-10-11
- Status
- Terminated
Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1743-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.