El Chilar ground cinnamon was recalled due to elevated lead levels. Consuming this product poses a serious health risk from lead exposure.
Class II (our estimate) — Eating this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
The agency has not published a classification for this recall yet. FDA enforcement data runs about a month behind the initial announcement, so we estimate severity from the stated hazard and replace it with the official class when it arrives.
“Canela Molida” Ground Cinnamon
Lead — Due to Elevated Levels of Lead
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El Chilar recalled its ground cinnamon due to elevated levels of lead detected in samples. Consuming products with high lead content poses serious health risks, especially for children and pregnant women.
El Chilar Canela Molida ground cinnamon in 1.25 oz bags contains elevated lead levels. Consuming this product poses a health risk from lead exposure.
Ground and natural shrimp products under brands ORALE!, El Chilar, and Blum's have been recalled due to undeclared Red #40 food dye. Consumers with dye sensitivities or those avoiding artificial colorants are at risk from unlabeled allergens.
Galil Importing Corp recalled Lior Ground cinnamon due to potential contamination with elevated levels of lead. Consumers who have this product should not use it, as lead exposure can cause serious health problems.
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