EL Chilar-HF, LLC 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.

🇺🇸 United States

1. July 29, 2024 - Recall initiated
2. August 28, 2024 - Reported by source
3. October 11, 2024 - Recall terminated

Official source record

Agency

FDA

Dataset

FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)

Recall number

F-1743-2024

Event ID

95143

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Company

EL Chilar-HF, LLC

Product description

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

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.

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.

Recall initiation date

July 29, 2024

Report date

August 28, 2024

Classification date

Not published in this source record

Termination date

October 11, 2024

Distribution pattern

Product sent to distributors in MD

UPC, lot, and code information

Product Code # 307, Lot # E-054 EX0225 and Lot #D-181 EX0624

Voluntary or mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification method

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Source last updated

Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below

Public Health Trace retrieval date

July 18, 2026 ET

Responsible company: EL Chilar-HF, LLC

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Distribution map

State	Distributed
Maryland	1

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

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