El Chilar Canela Molida Ground Cinnamon - Expanded recall due to elevated levels of lead

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Update: August 22, 2024

On 21st Aug, Additional Products were recalled in this update that is El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herbs, BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases. Product Code # 307, Lot # E-054 EX0225 and Lot #D-181 EX0624 with having quantities 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.

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August 12, 2024

El Chilar HF, LLC on 03/06/2024 issued a recall of Lots # D-300 EX1024 and F272 EX1026, contained in 127 boxes (12 bags/box) of El Chilar “Cinnamon Ground” (1.25 oz bag), because it may contain traces of lead. Further investigation indicates that the issue could be caused by a potentially adulterated raw material from the supplier. The product was distributed by La Raza LLC, 8795 D'Arcy Rd, Forestville, MD 20747, which is distributed to brick-and-mortar retail stores in the state of Maryland.

While lead can affect almost all body systems, its effects depend on the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead this can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects.

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) collected samples in February 2024 from Lot: E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624 El Chilar Ground Cinnamon, which tested high in lead. These additional lots of El Chilar Ground Cinnamon have been added to the original recall.

The additional lots of El Chilar brand ground cinnamon, LOTS: E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624 have been recalled from retail and wholesale outlets. However, there is the possibility that consumers could have that product in stock at home. Consumers are urged to stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

In case you experience harm from this product, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: El Chilar HF, LLC.
Brand name: El Chilar
Product recalled: “Canela Molida” Ground Cinnamon
Reason of the recall: Due to Elevated Levels of Lead
FDA Recall date: August 13, 2024

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/el-chilar-hf-llc-expands-recall-el-chilar-ground-cinnamon-due-elevated-levels-lead