CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Mar 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
La Fiesta, Canela Molida, Cinnamon Ground recalled
la fiesta food products is recalling La Fiesta, Canela Molida, Cinnamon Ground, distributed in Arizona, California, Texas, Washington. The recall was initiated on 4 Mar 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1093-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94179
- Recalling firm
- la fiesta food products, La Mirada, CA
- Brand
- La Fiesta
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Mar 2024
- FDA classified
- 21 Mar 2024
- Reported
- 27 Mar 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 4 Mar 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Mar 2024 | Classified by FDA | +17 days |
| 27 Mar 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Elevated levels of lead found in product
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
La Fiesta, Canela Molida, Cinnamon Ground, 0.87oz (24.8g), UPC #032327000449, packed in cello bags
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution to 319 retailers in California, Arizona, Washington and Texas.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Elevated levels of lead found in product
Which lots are affected?
Lot code 25033
Where was it sold?
U.S. distribution to 319 retailers in California, Arizona, Washington and Texas.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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