CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Apr 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground recalled by Spices USA
Spices USA is recalling Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground, distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina. The recall was initiated on 12 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-1122-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94281
- Recalling firm
- Spices USA, Hialeah, FL
- Brand
- Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Mar 2024
- FDA classified
- 8 Apr 2024
- Reported
- 17 Apr 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
| 12 Mar 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Apr 2024 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 17 Apr 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Due to elevated levels of lead 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
Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground, Net Wt. 55.11 lbs, paper bag (bulk), Country of Origin Vietnam
Where it was distributed
Distributors in 3 states: FL, GA, and NC; Trinidad and Tobago (W.I.); Guayana
Questions about this recall
Is Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground recalled?
Yes. Spices USA recalled Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground on 12 Mar 2024. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1122-2024.
Why was it recalled?
Due to elevated levels of lead in ground cinnamon
Which lots are affected?
Lot No: VN/OFD/1D/0623
Where was it sold?
Distributors in 3 states: FL, GA, and NC; Trinidad and Tobago (W.I.); Guayana
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 21 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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