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.
Product description
El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herbs, BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Product Code # 307, Lot # E-054 EX0225 and Lot #D-181 EX0624
Where it was sold
Product sent to distributors in MD
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1743-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 29, 2024
- FDA report date
- Aug 28, 2024
- 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.
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- EL Chilar-HF, LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1743-2024, exactly as published.
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- City
- Apopka
- State
- FL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 95143
- Address
- 615 Superior Commerce Blvd Ste 103
- Code information
- Product Code # 307, Lot # E-054 EX0225 and Lot #D-181 EX0624
- Postal code
- 32703-3363
- Report date
- Aug 28, 2024
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1743-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- EL Chilar-HF, LLC
- 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.
- Termination date
- Oct 11, 2024
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herbs, BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases
- Distribution pattern
- Product sent to distributors in MD
- Recall initiation date
- Jul 29, 2024
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Aug 21, 2024