ALB-USA Enterprises Inc. of Bronx, NY is recalling ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder, because it potentially contaminated with elevated levels of lead.
Short-term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of
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Update: Lesser Evil announced on June 13 that it would phase out the use of cassava flour in its Lil’ Puffs line of products, saying it was “dismayed by the recent news” that some of its products had concerning levels of lead.
A new study by Consumer Reports has found
Continue Reading Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children
A global food standards-setting body has advanced work on various issues, including lead levels, Ciguatera, and tropane alkaloids.
The latest Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food session was held in Panama City in April.
New maximum levels (MLs) were agreed for lead in various spices, including dried aril, dried seeds
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An investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns regarding the safety of Lunchables, a popular prepackaged lunch product marketed for children. The investigation revealed that some Lunchables kits contained lead and other harmful contaminants, posing potential risks to children’s health. This comes amidst broader concerns about lead contamination in children’s
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The Food and Drug Administration has identified a new outbreak of Salmonella infections.
As of April 10 the agency was reporting 11 patients in the outbreak, but it did not report where the patients live. The FDA has begun traceback efforts, but it did not report what food or foods
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La Fiesta Food Products of La Mirada, CA, is recalling Cinnamon Ground .87oz because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.
The affected product was distributed in California as well as Arizona, Washington and Texas through distributors to retail stores from April 20, 2023, through May 3, 2023.
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Raja Foods LLC of Skokie, Il, is recalling its 3.5-ounce packages of “Swad Cinnamon Powder” because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.
The products included in this recall are, Swad Brand Cinnamon Powder in clear plastic 3.5 OZ bags, UPC 0-51179-34280-4, from either of the following two
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El Chilar Rodriguez LLC of Apopka, FL, is recalling more than 1,500 bags of El Chilar Ground Cinnamon “Canela Molida” sold in 1.25-ounce bags, because it may contain traces of lead.
The product was distributed by La Raza LLC of Forestville, MD, which distributes to brick-and-mortar retail stores within the
Continue Reading Florida firm recalls cinnamon named in FDA warning about elevated levels of lead
In response to the problem with elevated levels of lead in cinnamon in children’s applesauce and recalls of products in the fall of 2023, the FDA initiated a review of ground cinnamon and has issued warnings.
During the review the Food and Drug Administration found elevated levels of lead in
Continue Reading FDA warns consumers to throw out certain ground cinnamon in wake of lead poisoning outbreak
The FDA has confirmed that lead chromate is the source of lead and chromium in cinnamon applesauce marketed for children and imported from Ecuador.
Leaders at the FDA continue to believe the contamination was intentional.
The Food and Drug Administration had already confirmed that applesauce samples had as much as
Continue Reading FDA confirms contamination of children’s applesauce; theorizes it was intentional