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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

A LIFE AFRICAN MARKET CORP: Shrayy (White Chalk) Recalled for Elevated Lead and Arsenic Levels

Agency Publication Date: May 18, 2021
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Summary

A Life African Market Corp is recalling approximately 344 pounds of Shrayy, a white chalk product, because it contains elevated levels of lead and arsenic. These substances are toxic heavy metals that can cause serious health issues if ingested or handled. The product was distributed in New York, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania and is sold in 0.68lb bags of synthetic plastic that have no labels or identifying codes. Consumers should immediately stop using this product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The chalk contains high levels of lead and arsenic, which can cause heavy metal poisoning. Exposure can lead to developmental issues in children and damage to the brain, nervous system, and internal organs in both children and adults.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the product by checking for white chalk sold in synthetic plastic bags weighing approximately 0.68lbs.
  2. Look for packaging that has no labels, brand markings, or printed codes, as these are the affected units.
  3. Stop using, handling, or consuming the chalk immediately.
  4. Return the product to the retail store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
  5. Contact a healthcare provider if you or a family member have been in contact with or consumed this product to discuss potential heavy metal screening.
  6. For further information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Shrayy (White Chalk) (.68lb bag)
Item Code:
F-0497-2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87845
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: A LIFE AFRICAN MARKET CORP
Sold By: A Life African Market; Retailers in NY, DE, MA, and PA
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 344lbs
Distributed To: New York, Delaware, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania

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