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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

El Chilar Canela Molida Ground Cinnamon Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels

Agency Publication Date: August 21, 2024
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Summary

EL Chilar-HF, LLC is recalling El Chilar brand Canela Molida (Ground Cinnamon) in 1.25 Oz (35g) bags because it contains elevated levels of lead. Approximately 7,572 units (including 259 dozen units from one lot and 372 dozen units from another) were distributed to distributors in Maryland. The contamination was discovered through testing by the Maryland Department of Health. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

Lead is a toxic substance that can cause serious health problems, particularly in children and pregnant women, as it can accumulate in the body over time. Exposure to high levels of lead can lead to neurological damage, developmental delays, and other long-term health issues.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 1.25 Oz (35g) bags of El Chilar Canela Molida (Ground Cinnamon) identified by product code 307 and lot numbers E-054 EX0225 or D-181 EX0624.
  2. The product is packaged in yellow and orange plastic bags featuring the 'EL CHILAR' logo with a red chili pepper wearing a sombrero.
  3. Look for the product code, lot numbers, and expiration dates printed on the back or side of the packaging to determine if your product is affected.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact EL Chilar-HF, LLC for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: El Chilar Canela Molida Ground Cinnamon (1.25 Oz)
Item Code:
307
UPC Codes:
074250003070
Lot Numbers:
E-054 EX0225
D-181 EX0624

Packaged in BOPP Bags, 12 units per case. Product Code 307 is also visible on the bottom left of the front packaging label.

Product Images

“Label of Canela Molida Ground Cinnamon, 1.25 oz.”

“Label of Canela Molida Ground Cinnamon, 1.25 oz.”

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 95143
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: EL Chilar-HF, LLC
Sold By: Distributors in Maryland
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 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.
Distributed To: Maryland

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Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release · Raw API Response

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