CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Dec 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
"***super***brand***dried Cinnamon Powder*** recalled by Kim-Seng
Kim-Seng is recalling "***super***brand***dried Cinnamon Powder***, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 1 Nov 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0267-2025
- FDA event ID
- 95733
- Recalling firm
- Kim-Seng, Commerce, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Nov 2024
- FDA classified
- 11 Dec 2024
- Reported
- 18 Dec 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
| 1 Nov 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Classified by FDA | +40 days |
| 18 Dec 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
Elevated lead > 2ppm
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
"***SUPER***BRAND***DRIED CINNAMON POWDER***Net Wt: 4oz(113g)***PRODUCT OF CHINA***DISTRIBUTOR: IHA BEVERAGE COMMERCE, CA, 90040***"UPC#610232012476
Where it was distributed
CA, NV, KS, TX, GA, AR, CO, VA, NC
ArkansasCaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaKansasNorth CarolinaNevadaTexasVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Elevated lead > 2ppm
Where was it sold?
CA, NV, KS, TX, GA, AR, CO, VA, NC
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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