Why it was recalled
Due to elevated levels of lead in ground cinnamon
Product description
Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground, Net Wt. 55.11 lbs, paper bag (bulk), Country of Origin Vietnam
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot No: VN/OFD/1D/0623
Where it was sold
Distributors in 3 states: FL, GA, and NC; Trinidad and Tobago (W.I.); Guayana
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-1122-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 12, 2024
- FDA report date
- Apr 17, 2024
- Quantity
- 394 bags/21713.34 Lbs
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Spices USA Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1122-2024, exactly as published.
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- City
- Hialeah
- State
- FL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 94281
- Address
- 711 W 16th St
- Code information
- Lot No: VN/OFD/1D/0623
- Postal code
- 33010-2831
- Report date
- Apr 17, 2024
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1122-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Spices USA Inc.
- Product quantity
- 394 bags/21713.34 Lbs
- Termination date
- Jun 24, 2024
- Reason for recall
- Due to elevated levels of lead in ground cinnamon
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground, Net Wt. 55.11 lbs, paper bag (bulk), Country of Origin Vietnam
- Distribution pattern
- Distributors in 3 states: FL, GA, and NC; Trinidad and Tobago (W.I.); Guayana
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 12, 2024
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Apr 8, 2024