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EL Chilar-HF, LLC
FDA recall F-1743-2024 · Class II · reported 2024-08-28 · Terminated
- Product
- El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herbs, BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases
- Reason
- Due to elevated levels of lead. Sample collected by Maryland Department Of Health (MDDH) tested positive for high levels of lead in ground cinnamon.
- Quantity
- 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.
- Distribution
- Product sent to distributors in MD
- Firm location
- FL, United States
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- First notice
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Recall started
- 2024-07-29
- Terminated
- 2024-10-11
- Code info
- Product Code # 307, Lot # E-054 EX0225 and Lot #D-181 EX0624
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database (openFDA Food Enforcement, imported 2026-09). The FDA does not validate openFDA data for completeness or accuracy. This is a record of an enforcement action, not safety advice.