The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1126-2024·Announced 2024-04-17

SWAD Cinnamon Powder Recalled Due to Lead Contamination

RAJA FOODS LLC is recalling SWAD BRAND CINNAMON POWDER (3.5 oz) after testing confirmed lead contamination. The affected batch should not be consumed.

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 is a known health hazard in food. Although this is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses, the presence of lead contamination in a consumable food product represents a significant risk of harm to consumers.

Plain-English summary

RAJA FOODS LLC has initiated a recall of SWAD BRAND CINNAMON POWDER sold in clear plastic 3.5 oz bags (UPC 0-51179-34280-4) because the product tested positive for lead.

The recalled product includes batch KX21223 with a best-before date of July 2026. Approximately 200 cases were distributed to retailers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Illinois, and Mississippi.

Consumers who have purchased the affected cinnamon powder should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact RAJA FOODS LLC.

The recalled product

Product
SWAD BRAND CINNAMON POWDER in clear plastic 3.5 OZ bags, UPC 0-51179-34280-4, 20 retail units per wholesale case
Manufacturer
RAJA FOODS LLC
Category
Food — Spices and Seasonings
Hazard
  • lead

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)

  • Batch KX21223 Best Before July 2026

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

  • AL
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • MA
  • MD
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • TN
  • VA

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