The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0830-2023·Announced 2023-05-17

Ziyad Cinnamon Powder Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels

ZB Importing LLC is recalling Ziyad cinnamon powder (4.5 oz jars) from lot 21321G2 due to elevated lead levels. The recall affects 3,456 units distributed across multiple U.S. states and territories.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Lead contamination in food is a significant health hazard. This FDA Class II recall involves no reported illnesses or injuries to date. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without documented injury are scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

ZB Importing LLC is recalling Ziyad brand cinnamon powder sold in 4.5-ounce plastic jars with shaker caps (UPC 074265007432) due to elevated lead levels detected in the product. The recalled lot is 21321G2 with a best-by date of January 2024.

The affected product was distributed to retailers across multiple U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A total of 3,456 units are affected by this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Ziyad cinnamon powder, retail 4.5oz plastic jar with shaker cap UPC 074265007432, 12 retail jars per wholesale case
Manufacturer
ZB Importing LLC
Category
Food — Seasonings
Hazard
  • lead-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • LOT 21321G2 Best by 01/2024

Distribution

Distributed in 35 states:

  • 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
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

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