Johnsonville Polish Kielbasa Turkey Sausage is being recalled for possible foreign material contamination in the form of pieces of rubber. This poses a choking hazard. No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of the product. The recalling firm is Salm Partners of Denmark, Wisconsin. About 35,430 pounds of this sausage is included in this recall. The sausage items were produced between October 30 and October 31, 2023. The recalled item is 12 ounce vacuum-packed packages that contain a single pieces of Johnsonville Polish Kielbasa Turkey Sausage. The best by dates for this item that are printed on the side of the packaging are 05/17/24 and 05/18/24. The sausage has the establishment number "P-32009" that … [Read more...]
Swad Cinnamon Powder Recalled For Possible Lead
Swad Cinnamon Powder is being recalled for possible lead contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this spice. The recalling firm is Raja Foods of Skokie, Illinois. While there is no safe level of lead consumption, people who are exposed to very low levels of lead for a short period of time may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of lead poisoning over a longer period of time in adults can include high blood pressure, headache, difficulties with memory or concentration, abdominal pain, mood disorders, and miscarriage or stillbirth. Symptoms of lead poisoning in children, who can be more affected by this heavy metal, can include developmental delays, learning difficulties, irritability, weight loss, loss of appetite, … [Read more...]
El Chilar Ground Cinnamon Recalled For Elevated Lead Levels
El Chilar Ground Cinnamon is being recalled for elevated lead levels. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this spice. The recalling firm is El Chilar Rodriguez LLC of Apopka, Florida. There are 127 cases of cinnamon included in this recall. There is no safe level of lead exposure. Short term exposure to dry low levels of lead may not cause symptoms. But if a person, especially a child, is exposed to lead for a long period of time, permanent damage may occur, including lowered IQ and learning disabilities. In adults, lead can cause damage to the brain and kidneys and damage to the production of red blood cells. The cinnamon is sold in 12 bags to the case. The recalled product is El Chilar Ground Cinnamon "Canela Molida," … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Alert About Elevated Lead in Some Ground Cinnamon
The FDA has found that some ground cinnamon products have elevated levels of lead. There is no safe level of lead consumption. The FDA has also recommended that the firms voluntarily recall these products, with the exception of the MTCI cinnamon, because the agency has not been able to reach that company. The recalled products include La Fiesta cinnamon, with lot code 25033, sold at La Superior and SuperMercados stores and distributed by La Fiesta Food Products of La Miranda, California; Marcum ground cinnamon with best by date/lot code pairs 10/16/25 10D8 and 4/6/25 and 0400B1, sold at Save A Lot stores, distributed by Moran Foods of Saint Ann, Missouri; and MK cinnamon, with no codes, sold at SF Supermarket and distributed by MTCI of Santa Fe Springs, California. Also part of … [Read more...]
Marcum Ground Cinnamon Recalled For Elevated Lead Levels
Marcum ground cinnamon is being recalled for elevated lead levels. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Colanna Brothers of North Bergen, New Jersey. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms, but there is no safe level of lead consumption. The effects of lead consumption can vary on the amount, duration of exposure, and the patient's age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for weeks or months, permanent damage to the central nervous system can occur, including lowered IQ. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney problems, high blood pressure, and neurocognitive effects. The cinnamon was sold nationwide at the retail level and also through … [Read more...]
Reser’s Amish Macaroni Salad Recalled For Undeclared Wheat
Reser's Amish Macaroni Salad is being recalled because it contains wheat, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to wheat, as well as anyone who has celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. Because this recall was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Reser's Fine Foods of Beaverton, Oregon. The salad was sold nationwide at the retail level. The recalled product is Reser's Amish Macaroni Salad that is packaged in a 1 pound clear plastic container. The top lid is labeled as Amish Macaroni Salad, but the container … [Read more...]
Kalo Foods Carrot Cake Recalled For Undeclared Soy
Kalo Foods Carrot Cake is being recalled because it may contain soy, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the package label as required. Anyone who is allergic to or sensitive to soy could have a serous reaction if they eat this cake. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Kalo Foods of Stokesdale, North Carolina. On March 1, 2024, the company was told by a customer that packages that are labeled as Carrot Cake, which is made with soy, have the ingredient panel on the bottom for chocolate cake, which is made without soy. The UPC code on the carrot cake is also for the chocolate cake. The recalled item is Kalo Foods Carrot Cake, … [Read more...]