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

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1743-2024) was formally reported on August 28, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 29, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. EL Chilar-HF, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Apopka, FL. Federal records indicate 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. units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: Due to elevated levels of lead. Sample collected by Maryland Department Of Health (MDDH) tested positive for high levels of lead in ground cinnamon. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product sent to distributors in MD. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 2 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.