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...]
Sprouts Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach Recalled
Sprouts Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach is being recalled because it may contain elevated levels of lead. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Sprout Organics. This company makes food for babies and toddlers. There is no safe level of lead consumption. This heavy metal is toxic and can affect people of any age or health status, although young children are more susceptible because their bodies are still growing. Children and infants 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 product was sold in Walgreens stores … [Read more...]
FDA Says Jiva Organic Ground Cinnamon Contains Lead
The FDA says that another cinnamon product, Jiva Organic Ground Cinnamon, contains lead and consumers should not buy or use it. This product is added to the list of cinnamon items that contain lead that the FDA started in July 2024. The product in question is Jiva Organic Ground Cinnamon that is distributed by Spicy World of USA. It was sold at TAJ Supermarket. The best by or best before date on this item is July 2025. The lead concentration in the cinnamon is 2.29 ppm (parts per million). The FDA recommends that this firm voluntarily recall this product, and will update the notice with communications from the firms that agree to recall. The FDA is continuing to analyze cinnamon and review sample results from state partners. Please check to see if you purchased this product. … [Read more...]
