CLASS II Food recall · Reported 28 Aug 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Shahzada Pulses and Spices recalled by Advance Food International
Advance Food International is recalling Shahzada Pulses and Spices, distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 21 May 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-1742-2024
- FDA event ID
- 95044
- Recalling firm
- Advance Food International, Maspeth, NY
- Brand
- Shahzada
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 May 2024
- FDA classified
- 21 Aug 2024
- Reported
- 28 Aug 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 21 May 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Classified by FDA | +92 days |
| 28 Aug 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains elevated levels of lead (2,030 ppb)
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
Shahzada brand Pulses and Spices; Cinnamon Powder; 7 oz (200g); packaged in clear plastic zip-top bags
Where it was distributed
NY, MA, NJ, CT
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product contains elevated levels of lead (2,030 ppb)
Which lots are affected?
No codes.
Where was it sold?
NY, MA, NJ, CT
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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