IKM cookware is being recalled because it has significant levels of lead. This heavy metal 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 IKM of San Jose, California. There are four types of cookware included in this recall. They include A-cook Aluminum Kadai Size 5 (43 pieces), Brass Tope (10 pieces), IKM 4-quart Pital Brass Pot (9 pieces), and IKM aluminum saucepan with a wooden handle that is 9" long (56 pieces). Lead is toxic to people. There is no safe level of lead exposure. Even low levels of lead exposure can cause serious health problems. Children and fetuses are most susceptible to these effects because of their small body size and the fact that they are growing … [Read more...]
Klong Kone Shrimp Paste Recalled For Elevated Lead & Illnesses
Klong Kone Shrimp Paste is being recalled because it may have elevated lead levels. There has been one report of four children getting sick, which consisted of diarrhea and elevated blood lead levels. The recall was triggered after these reports of illness. This product is imported from Thailand. The FDA collected product samples and found that the finished products did contain elevated levels of lead. The company has ceased distribution of the affected lot and is investigating the cause of this issue. The importer is Gusto Group of Paterson, New Jersey and the manufacturer is P. Prateepthong 2000 of Thailand 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 … [Read more...]
Town Food Aluminum Saucepans Recalled For Lead
Town Food Aluminum Saucepans are being recalled because they can leach food into lead during cooking. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the use of these products. The recalling firm is Town Food Service Equipment of Brooklyn, New York. Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status, and there is no known safe level of exposure to lead. Even low levels of lead exposure can cause serious health problems, particularly in children and fetuses. Consuming food with elevated lead levels can contribute to elevated levels of lead in the blood. Children and babies are more susceptible to lead toxicity because of their smaller body size, metabolism, and rapid growth. At low levels, children may not have obvious symptoms but can … [Read more...]
Lucky Foods Cinnamon Powder Recalled For High Lead Levels
Lucky Foods Cinnamon Powder is being recalled because it may be contaminated with 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 TBC Distribution Corporate of Brooklyn, New York. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only sign of lead exposure. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels or chronic exposure. While lead can affect nearly every system in the body, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/ body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time, such as … [Read more...]
More Cookware Found That Can Leach Lead, According to FDA
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...]
