Chemical contaminant or residue: food recalls in the United States · page 3
854 official food recall notices published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States for the reason “Chemical contaminant or residue” (Shelfpedia classification of the official reason), newest first. Each notice links to the official page.
Notices
854 notices, newest first · page 3 of 18.
- November 26, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Cinnamon Powder; 8oz clear plastic container. Distributed by Haitai Inc. UPC: 0 20914 81415 9
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of lead in Cinnamon powder.
- November 19, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Roshni Cinnamon Powder, 3.5 oz (100g). This product is packaged in clear plastic pouches.
Official wording (English):
Product may contain elevated levels of lead and chromium.
- November 12, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Eagle Spice Ground Ginger 16 oz.
Official wording (English):
Contains elevated levels of lead (Pb)
- November 12, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Lucky Foods Cinnamon Powder; 40g
Official wording (English):
Products may contain elevated levels of lead.
- October 22, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
1. SILVER HORSE - PURE ALUMINIUM MADE IN INDIA - ALUMINIUM MILK PAN 4 inches 2. SILVER HORSE - ALUMINIUM MATHAR KADAI - 26 inches
Official wording (English):
Contains elevated levels of lead
- October 22, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon
Official wording (English):
Contains elevated levels of lead
- October 15, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sadecki Bartnik Pylek Kwiatowy (Bee Pollen) 200g (7.05oz) glass jar UPC 5 900597 000788
Official wording (English):
detectable pyrrolizidine alkaloids
- October 15, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
El Rojo Pasta De Harina, Wheat Pellets. Net Wt 8 oz. (225g) UPC 0 35579-80871 6. Packaged and distributed by: El Rojo Wholesale, Maple Grove, MN 55469.
Official wording (English):
Product is missing the ingredient list (which lead to missing wheat and Yellow No. 6), and a nutritional panel.
- August 13, 2025reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Parashore Pear Slices in Juice, 15 oz. (425 g), UPC#704817164237
Official wording (English):
Contaminated with elevated lead and cadmium
- July 16, 2025reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Calais Brand Grape jelly; 128 FL. OZ. (1 GAL.) 3.785 L; INGREDIENTS: Grape Juice, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Pectin, Citric Acid; REFRIGERATE AFTER…
Official wording (English):
Contains undeclared colors (FD&C Blue 1 and FD&C Red 40)
- July 2, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Carley s Soft Baked Iced Lemon Cookies, 5.34oz Plastic Tray, clear film overwrap w/ Label, 12 units per case
Official wording (English):
Product has a misbranded Yellow Color. Identified on label at Artificial Yellow Color , and it should be identified as FD&C Yellow #5
- June 11, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Greenwise Pear Kiwi Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouch. Net Wt 4 oz. (113g). Stage 2 6 months+, Best if" date of 11/01/2025. Packed in 14 pouches per case, 4 oz per…
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of Lead, cadmium and arsenic
- June 11, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Eudos Bronquilan
Official wording (English):
Undeclared colors (FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Blue #1, and FD&C Red #40)
- May 21, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
National brand Kasundi PEELED MANGO PICKLE IN OIL; Net Wt.: 1 Kg (35.27 oz)/ 2.20lb; Ingredients: Kasundi (Peeled Mango), Canola Oil, Cabbage, Salt, Mixed…
Official wording (English):
Product contains elevated levels of lead (0.0649 mg/kg)
- April 30, 2025reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Zaarah Herbals brand Bhringraj Powder; packaged in 100g clear jars with gold lids; UPC: 6 35028 99973 1
Official wording (English):
Products contain elevated levels of Lead (Pb): 3.231 ppm and Arsenic (As): 0.958 ppm;
- April 30, 2025reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Zaarah Herbals brand Gurmar Powder; packaged in 100g clear jars with gold lids; UPC: 6 35028 99969 4
Official wording (English):
Products contain elevated levels of Lead (Pb): 3.688 ppm
- April 30, 2025reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Zaarah Herbals brand Vasaka Powder; packaged in 100g clear jars with gold lids; UPC: 6 35028 99967 0
Official wording (English):
Products contain elevated levels of Lead (Pb): 6.504 ppm
- April 30, 2025reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Zaarah Herbals brand Rasayan Churan; packaged in 100g clear jars with gold lids; UPC:6 35028 99966 3
Official wording (English):
Products contain elevated levels of Lead (Pb): 88.038 ppm
- April 30, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Apple Juice; clear/translucent bulbous/round glass bottle with white metal screw top lid; (4 - 10 oz bottles per pack; 6 packs per case)
Official wording (English):
Potential contamination with patulin.
- April 23, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Golden Crop Candy (10 oz. (283g) wrapped candies)
Official wording (English):
Contains undeclared and unallowed colors (Blue 1, Red 40, Acid Red 18)
- April 23, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Golden Crop Candy (8 oz. (227g) un-wrapped candies)
Official wording (English):
Contains undeclared and unallowed colors (Blue 1, Red 40, Acid Red 18)
- April 9, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Good & Gather baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree. Net Wt 4 oz. (113g). 6+ months. UPC 1 91907-99314 1. Distributed by Target Corporation…
Official wording (English):
elevated level of lead
- March 26, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Madras Curry Powder sold in 3 different package sizes. Recall has been expanded to include ALL LOTS. CA RI NI AN DO "KIM TU THAP", NET WT./ Poids NET (4oz.)…
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of lead 5.48mg/kg and 2.59mg/kg in (2) lots of Madras Curry Powder.
- March 19, 2025reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Mi More snacks, Coco Bandera, 3 oz. Plastic container, 8 per container, 20 per case box
Official wording (English):
Undeclared color on label
- February 26, 2025reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
ZAARAH HERBALS brand SHATAVARI POWDER; 100% ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS; (Supports Female Reproductive System); Supreme Fine Powder 100g (3.5 oz); Manufactured by…
Official wording (English):
Product contains elevated levels of lead - 6.50 mg/kg (ppm)
- January 22, 2025reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Yu Yee, Five Spice Powder,1.76oz
Official wording (English):
Product tested and found high levels of lead.
- December 18, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
"***SUPER***BRAND***DRIED CINNAMON POWDER***Net Wt: 4oz(113g)***PRODUCT OF CHINA***DISTRIBUTOR: IHA BEVERAGE COMMERCE, CA, 90040***"UPC#610232012476
Official wording (English):
Elevated lead > 2ppm
- December 11, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
100% CIDER Pasteurized APPLE WEDGE CIDER 1 Gal. (3.78L) HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792 Keep Refrigerated 0.1% Potassium Sorbate as Preservative UPC 0 36482 12800 0
Official wording (English):
Patulin. Apple Cider was found to have elevated levels of patulin after receiving analytical testing results from 3rd party laboratory. Lab sample detected 78 ppb; limit is 50 ppb.
- December 11, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Cinnamon Pasteurized APPLE WEDGE CIDER 1/2 Gal. (1.89L) HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792 Keep Refrigerated Produce of USA Ingredients: Apples, Natural Cinnamon Flavor.…
Official wording (English):
Patulin. Apple Cider was found to have elevated levels of patulin after receiving analytical testing results from 3rd party laboratory. Lab sample detected 78 ppb; limit is 50 ppb.
- December 11, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
No Preservatives 100% CIDER Pasteurized APPLE WEDGE CIDER 1/2 Gal. (1.89L) HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792 Keep Refrigerated Produce of USA UPC 0 36482 64000 7
Official wording (English):
Patulin. Apple Cider was found to have elevated levels of patulin after receiving analytical testing results from 3rd party laboratory. Lab sample detected 78 ppb; limit is 50 ppb.
- October 30, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Dry Dates, 50 lb. bag
Official wording (English):
No label- Undeclared sulfur dioxide
- October 9, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Heart of the Earth (HOTE) 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste. Net Wt. 16oz (454g). Packaged in Kraft paper heat sealed stand-up pouch bags with inner…
Official wording (English):
Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
- September 18, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Asli Cinnamon Powder, 7oz clear plastic pouch, UPC 703440150723
Official wording (English):
Lead contamination
- September 18, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
American Outdoor Products - Astronaut Strawberries, packaged in 0.5oz (14g) metallic plastic pouches. Sold individually or in 6, 12, 40, or 160 count cases.…
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of lead
- September 11, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Scortisoara macinata/ Ground cinnamon, 15 g, Paper cartons, 20 pieces per paper carton
Official wording (English):
MAMTAKIM Inc.,888 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth NJ 07201 is initiating a recall of Scortisoara macinata/ Ground cinnamon, 15 g, Paper cartons, 20 pieces per paper carton, Code: 10C035 because the ground cinnamon product contain elevated levels of lead .
- September 11, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
a.) Great Value 8oz Apple Juice in 6pack; PET plastic bottle b.) Great Value 96oz Apple Juice; PET plastic bottle c.) Market Basket 100% apple juice; 64 oz…
Official wording (English):
Products contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in guidance to industry.
- September 4, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Spice Class brand Ground Cinnamon packed in 7oz and 11oz PET jars
Official wording (English):
Product contains elevated levels of lead (2,040ppb).
- September 4, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Ground cinnamon. Supreme Tradition brand ground cinnamon packaged in 2.25 oz clear plastics jars with black lids. UPC: 639277656377 Marcum brand ground…
Official wording (English):
Elevated lead levels in cinnamon
- September 4, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
El Servidor Corp Ground Cinnamon Net Wt. 1.5 oz. UPC: 745245113244. Packaged in clear plastic bag. 12 bags per case. Gutierrez Distributor Canela Molida Ground…
Official wording (English):
Elevated lead levels in cinnamon
- September 4, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
ALB Flavor brand CINNAMON Powder; 100 g; ALB-USA Enterprises Inc 529 Bryant Av, Bronx, NY 10474; UPC 5 304000 333362; packaged in a plastic bag inside a brown…
Official wording (English):
Product contains elevated levels of lead (3.294ppm)
- August 28, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Shahzada brand Pulses and Spices; Cinnamon Powder; 7 oz (200g); packaged in clear plastic zip-top bags
Official wording (English):
Product contains elevated levels of lead (2,030 ppb)
- August 28, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herbs, BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases
Official wording (English):
Due to elevated levels of lead. Sample collected by Maryland Department Of Health (MDDH) tested positive for high levels of lead in ground cinnamon.
- August 28, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Great Value; 8oz Apple Juice in 6 pack; 100% Juice; packaged in 8 oz. PET plastic bottles; UPC 0-78742-29655-5
Official wording (English):
Product contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance (13.2ppb)
- August 14, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
1- Name: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Knife Model: CSK1700 Size: Total length: 10.25" Type of packaging: Each knife packed in a single box 2- Name: Carbon…
Official wording (English):
Products contain elevated levels of lead.
- August 7, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Elin Dessert Plates. The recalled plates are lilac in color with orange mushroom, moth, and fern motifs. The plates measure 21 cm (8.25 inches) in diameter and…
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of cadmium in plates
- July 31, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
UPC Code 772665860083, Stock code PLT008, Indigenous Collection Signature Plates set - Not Forgotten & Ancient Messages. Artist Maxine Noel on box and back of…
Official wording (English):
Glazed ceramic plates are recalled because they may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead (3.0mg/L).
- July 31, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
UPC 772665860106. PLT010. Indigenous Collection Signature Plates set - Dancing Bears & Three Bears on box and back of plate. Art by Dawn Oman. Brand Indigenous…
Official wording (English):
Glazed ceramic plates are recalled because they may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead (3.0mg/L).
- July 24, 2024reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Asli Sesame Seeds Brown 14oz., UPC: 7 03440 18270 0; 20 units per wholesale case.
Official wording (English):
Product sample exceeded tolerance for pesticide Fenvalerate
- July 3, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Fresh Catch Inc. Yellowfin Tuna, 1 loin per case packaged in carboard boxes with keep refrigerated label
Official wording (English):
High histamine levels in Yellowfin Tuna
- May 29, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Supreme Tradition brand and Marcum brand ground cinnamon. Packaged in 1.5 oz and 2.25 oz clear plastics jars
Official wording (English):
Elevated lead levels in cinnamon
Sources: openFDA (U.S. FDA food enforcement reports), CC0 · Health Canada / CFIA Recalls and Safety Alerts, Open Government Licence – Canada · Food Standards Agency food alerts, OGL v3 · RappelConso (DGCCRF), Licence Ouverte 2.0. Shares and counts: Shelfpedia calculations.