El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herbs, BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases

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El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herbs, BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases EL Chilar-HF, LLC · reported 2024-08-28

Terminated This recall has been closed out by the agency.

Reason for recall: Due to elevated levels of lead. Sample collected by Maryland Department Of Health (MDDH) tested positive for high levels of lead in ground cinnamon.
Classification: Class II
Recall initiated: 2024-07-29
Reported by the agency: 2024-08-28
Closed out (terminated): 2024-10-11
Recalling firm: EL Chilar-HF, LLC
Apopka, FL
United States
This is the firm that issued the recall — commonly a distributor or processor. It is not the origin of contamination.
Distribution (the agency's own words): Product sent to distributors in MD
States we parsed from that text: MD
The agency named these states. Parse method explicit_state_list, confidence high.
Food category: Produce (fruit & vegetables) Sauces, condiments & spicesderived
Assigned by a reviewed keyword rulebook over the product description, not by the agency.
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: F-1743-2024

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