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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Tasty-Sawa Ground Cinnamon Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels

Agency Publication Date: April 8, 2024
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Summary

Spices USA Inc. is recalling approximately 394 bulk bags (55.11 lbs each) of Tasty-Sawa Ground Cinnamon due to the presence of elevated levels of lead. The product was manufactured in Vietnam and distributed to wholesalers in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, as well as internationally to Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

Risk

Lead is a toxic metal that can cause serious health issues, particularly in children and pregnant women, through long-term exposure. Even small amounts of lead can lead to permanent damage to the nervous system and brain, resulting in learning disabilities and developmental delays.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground packaged in 55.11 lb bulk paper bags labeled with Lot Number VN/OFD/1D/0623 and Country of Origin Vietnam.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 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
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground (55.11 lbs)
Lot Numbers:
VN/OFD/1D/0623

Bulk paper bags; Recall #: F-1122-2024

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 94281
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Spices USA Inc.
Sold By: Distributors
Manufactured In: Vietnam, United States
Units Affected: 394 bags/21713.34 Lbs
Distributed To: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina

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