CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 May 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ziyad cinnamon powder, retail with shaker cap recalled by ZB Importing

ZB Importing is recalling Ziyad cinnamon powder, retail with shaker cap, distributed in 35 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Apr 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLOT 21321G2 Best by 01/2024
Quantity recalled3,456 units

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-0830-2023
FDA event ID
92183
Recalling firm
ZB Importing, Cicero, IL
Brand
Ziyad
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
25 Apr 2023
FDA classified
9 May 2023
Reported
17 May 2023
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Spices

Timeline

25 Apr 2023Recall initiated by company
9 May 2023Classified by FDA+14 days
17 May 2023Published in enforcement report+8 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

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Ziyad cinnamon powder, retail 4.5oz plastic jar with shaker cap UPC 074265007432, 12 retail jars per wholesale case

Where it was distributed

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, USVI, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI

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Questions about this recall

Is Ziyad cinnamon powder, retail with shaker cap recalled?

Yes. ZB Importing recalled Ziyad cinnamon powder, retail with shaker cap on 25 Apr 2023. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0830-2023.

Why was it recalled?

Elevated levels of lead

Which lots are affected?

LOT 21321G2 Best by 01/2024

Where was it sold?

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, USVI, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI

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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