CLASS II Food recall · Reported 31 Jul 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida recalled by EL Chilar Huff
EL Chilar Huff is recalling Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida, distributed in Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey. The recall was initiated on 26 Jun 2019 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-1947-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83238
- Recalling firm
- EL Chilar Huff, Apopka, FL
- Brand
- Lisy
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Jun 2019
- FDA classified
- 26 Jul 2019
- Reported
- 31 Jul 2019
- 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
| 26 Jun 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Jul 2019 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 31 Jul 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +5 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Sample collected by NY Department of Agriculture tested positive for high levels of lead (2.39 ppm) in ground cinnamon.
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
Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida NET WT./CONT. NETO 13 OZ (368g) and 2 OZ (57g)
Where it was distributed
Product sent to distributors in FL, NC, MD and NJ
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Sample collected by NY Department of Agriculture tested positive for high levels of lead (2.39 ppm) in ground cinnamon.
Which lots are affected?
ITEM 1113; UPC 096786300137; LOTS E352 and E360; Exp 2021 ITEM 814; UPC 096786600534; LOT E360
Where was it sold?
Product sent to distributors in FL, NC, MD and NJ
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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