More cookware has been found that can leach lead, according to the FDA. Since the last update on October 15, 2025, 11 more types have been identified. There are no FDA regulations that authorize lead for use as a color additive or food additive, including as a component of food ware, cookware, or food contact surfaces. There is no safe level of lead consumption. This heavy metal is toxic and can affect people of any age or health status. Children who are exposed to lead may have trouble learning, lowered IQ, and behavior changes. Higher levels of lead exposure can cause fatigue, headache, stomach pain, vomiting, or neurological changes in anyone. The recalled products include 3B Cookware Aluminum Deg Style Patina #4. The retailer is India's Fine Foods, Inc., located at 869 Stillwater … [Read more...]
Chef Brand Milk Pan Recalled For High Levels of Lead
Chef Brand Milk Pan is being recalled for high levels of lead that can leach into food during the cooking process. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Shata Traders of Brooklyn, New York. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms at all. More signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every system in the body, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age and body weight. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, immune suppression, reproductive problems, hypertension, … [Read more...]
Devi Ground Cinnamon Recalled For Elevated Lead Levels
Devi Ground Cinnamon is being recalled because it may have elevated lead levels. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Homeneeds of Bellevue, Washington. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every system in the body, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age and body weight. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, immune suppression, reproductive problems, hypertension, and … [Read more...]
CR Says Protein Powders and Shakes Have High Lead Levels
Consumer Reports says that more than 2/3 of the protein powders and shakes they tested have high lead levels. In fact, they have more lead in a single serving than is safe to consume in a day - some by more than 10 times. It's been 15 years since Consumer reports has teated protein powders and shakes. These products have become a huge business, driving supplement sales. But some have high levels of toxic heavy metals. Nearly all of the plant based products had elevated lead levels, but some were so bad that the experts caution against using them at all. A single serving of those powders had between 1,200 and 1,600% of the level of CR's concern per lead, which is 0.5 micrograms per day. That is the California Prop 65 maximum allowable dose level, which has a wide safety margin and … [Read more...]
Haetae Cinnamon Powder Recalled For High Lead Levels
Haetae Cinnamon Powder is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Haitai Inc. of Cerritos, California. The FDA has zero tolerance level for lead for children between 0 to 6 years old. And there is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every system in the body, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for … [Read more...]
Evermore Surprise Eggs Recalled For Violating Lead Ban
Evermore Surprise Eggs are being recalled for violating the federal lead content ban. The tiny toy airplane inside the egg has levels of lead that exceed the ban numbers. The recalling firm is In Motion Design Inc., of Paramount, California. This toy was manufactured in China. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every system in the body, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a long period of time (weeks to months), permanent damage to the … [Read more...]
FDA Says More Cookware May Leach Lead; Six Brands Added
FDA says more cookware may leach lead and six brands have been added to the list of products tested by that agency. Consumers should not use and retailers should not sell these products. The six new brands are in addition to four brands added at the beginning of this investigation. The recalled products include Kadai/Karahi Aluminum Hammered Kadai Size 7 sold at Indian Supermarket at 4421 Gateway Park Blvd. in Sacramento, California. The distributor is Indian Cookware & Appliance LLC at 3247 Reserve Court in San Jose, California. Distributor notification is in process. Also on the list is Brass Pot sold at Santos Agency at 1188 Montague Street in San Leandro, California. Distributor notification is in process. Dolphin Brand Aluminum Saucepan is on the list. The retailer is Al … [Read more...]
Fruit Cocktail and Pears Recalled For Possible Lead Contamination
Canned Fruit Cocktail and Canned Pears are being recalled for possible heavy metal contamination in the form of lead. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Pacific Coast Producers of Lodi, California. These products were sold at the retail level in these states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Lousiana, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. There is no … [Read more...]
Durra Ground Cinnamon Recalled For Elevated Lead Levels
Durra 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 item. The recslling company is Eureka Inc. of Pomona, California. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every system in the body, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a long period of time (weeks to months), permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can cause … [Read more...]
Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon Recalled For Elevated Lead Levels
Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon is being recalled because it has elevated lead levels. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is SLR Food Distribution of Hicksville, New York. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every system in the body, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a long period of time (weeks to months), permanent damage to the central nervous system may … [Read more...]
