Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Asli Fine Foods Cinnamon powder recall: Contains Lead

Recall published 2+ years ago

Contains Lead

Asli Fine Foods Other food products — recalled other food products
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Lead or heavy metal content

This product was recalled over lead content above the federal limit, which is a chronic-exposure hazard rather than a one-off emergency.

What the notice says: It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure.

Why it matters: The product exceeds the federal limit on lead or another heavy metal. Lead harms the developing brain, and the damage builds quietly from small repeated exposures rather than arriving as a single dramatic poisoning.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC states there is no known safe level of lead in a child’s blood, and that most children with elevated levels show no symptoms at all. That is why a blood lead test, not a symptom check, is the way to find out. Ask your paediatrician about testing if a child has handled, mouthed or worn the product regularly. Where symptoms do appear they are non-specific — irritability, poor appetite, stomach pain, tiredness, constipation or a drop in attention and learning.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
August 29, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Asli Fine Foods
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio
UPC codes
703440150723
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to 08/29/2024.

Products covered by this recall

Cinnamon powder

What the company announced

Asli Fine Foods of Woodridge, IL is recalling Asli Cinnamon Powder 7 oz , because it has the potential to be contaminated with Lead, Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/ body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long- term health problems. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects.

Product was distributed MN, IN, IL, MO & OH it reached consumers through retail stores.

Product description: plastic bag 7oz Asli Cinnamon Powder LOT# DDDLUS UPC# 703440150723

Please see below picture for reference,

No illnesses have been reported to 08/29/2024.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services which revealed that the finished products contained Lead. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem."

Consumers who have purchased Asli Cinnamon Powder 7 oz are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Asli Fine Foods at 630-739-1599.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 703440150723

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 7 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Lead

Asli Fine Foods — This product was recalled over lead content above the federal limit, which is a chronic-exposure hazard rather than a one-off emergency.

  1. Take the product away from children and stop using it — do not keep it for decoration where a child can reach it.
  2. Wash the hands of anyone who has been handling it, and wipe down the surfaces it has been sitting on.
  3. Ask your paediatrician whether a blood lead test is warranted, especially for a child under six or anyone pregnant.
  4. Do not sand, scrape, burn or break the item up; that turns a contained hazard into dust you can breathe.

Claiming your refund, repair or replacement

The recalling company decides the remedy and funds it. You should never pay for a recall repair or for return shipping.

  • Use the company contact on this page first. Most firms run a dedicated recall page with a claim form that is far quicker than their main support line.
  • If the company stops responding, escalate to the CPSC. Firms under a recall order have reporting duties to the agency.
  • Have the model number, the date code and your photos ready. Many companies issue store credit by default — ask for cash or a card reversal if you would rather have it.
  • No receipt? Say so. Recall refunds are routinely paid without proof of purchase, because the hazard is what triggers the obligation.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Asli Cinnamon Powder 7 oz are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Asli Fine Foods — Consumers: Asli Fine Foods, 630-739-1599

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Asli Fine Foods other food products recalled?

Contains Lead It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 703440150723. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Take the product away from children and stop using it — do not keep it for decoration where a child can reach it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Asli Cinnamon Powder 7 oz are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio.

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