Spices USA Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground Recall: Lead Contamination Risk

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What happened, in plain English

Spices USA is recalling bulk cinnamon ground from Vietnam that contains elevated lead levels. This poses a health risk, especially for children and pregnant women, as lead exposure can cause serious health issues.

Why it’s dangerous

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can cause serious health problems, especially in children and pregnant women. Elevated lead levels in this cinnamon product could lead to lead exposure through consumption.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased or uses this cinnamon product is affected. Children and pregnant women are at higher risk due to lead's potential health impacts.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground in paper bags, 55.11 lbs net weight, with Country of Origin Vietnam. The lot number is VN/OFD/1D/0623.

Brand
Spices USA
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop Using Product
Discard the cinnamon product immediately to avoid lead exposure.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, this product contains elevated lead levels and should not be consumed.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Check for Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground in paper bags, 55.11 lbs net weight, with Country of Origin Vietnam and lot number VN/OFD/1D/0623.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

Discard the product immediately to avoid lead exposure.

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Subject: Recall F-1122-2024 — Spices USA Spices USA

Hello,

I own a Spices USA that is covered by recall F-1122-2024 from Spices USA.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Official source: FDA Recall #F-1122-2024 (March 12, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1122-2024 to see it in context.
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Spices USA Inc. recalls Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground, Net Wt. 55.11 lbs, paper bag (bulk), Country of Origin Vietnam

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