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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1947-2019/FDA enforcement
El Chilar Huff·Food·Jun 26, 2019

Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida NET Wt./cont

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Sample collected by NY Department of Agriculture tested positive for high levels of lead (2.39 ppm) in ground cinnamon.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, FL, NC, MD +1 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameEl Chilar Huff
Recalling firmEl Chilar HuffApopka, FL, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 96786 30013 70 96786 60053 4
Lot / date codes
  • ITEM 1113
  • UPC 096786300137
  • LOTS E352 and E360
  • Exp 2021 ITEM 814
  • UPC 096786600534
  • LOT E360
Distribution area
INFLNCMDNJ

Product sent to distributors in FL, NC, MD and NJ

United States

Quantity affected1266 jars of lot E352; 1680 jars of lot E360; 384 (2 oz) jars of E360 i
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 31, 2019
FDA recall numberF-1947-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

El Chilar Huff initiated this food recall on June 26, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Sample collected by NY Department of Agriculture tested positive for high levels of lead (2.39 ppm) in ground cinnamon. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product sent to distributors in FL, NC, MD and NJ.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Sample collected by NY Department of Agriculture tested positive for high levels of lead (2.39 ppm) in ground cinnamon.

Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida NET Wt./cont was made or distributed by El Chilar Huff in Apopka, FL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1947-2019, dated July 31, 2019.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Lead contamination

Possible health effects

Lead can affect the nervous system and is especially harmful to children and pregnant people. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue or headaches, but some exposed people have no obvious symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Health effects depend on the amount and duration of exposure; there is no safe blood lead level in children.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, young children, pregnant people and anyone with repeated exposure are at greatest risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and prevent children from handling it.
  2. 2Keep the packaging and ask the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow local guidance for safe disposal.
  3. 3If a child or pregnant person may have been exposed, contact a healthcare professional about blood lead testing.

Do not use home remedies or ignore possible exposure; clinical testing is the appropriate next step.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida NET Wt./cont recall?

El Chilar Huff recalled Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida NET Wt./cont in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1947-2019. Sample collected by NY Department of Agriculture tested positive for high levels of lead (2.39 ppm) in ground cinnamon.

What injuries or health effects are linked to lead contamination?

Lead can affect the nervous system and is especially harmful to children and pregnant people. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue or headaches, but some exposed people have no obvious symptoms.

How quickly can Lead contamination symptoms appear?

Health effects depend on the amount and duration of exposure; there is no safe blood lead level in children.

Who is most at risk from Lead contamination?

Infants, young children, pregnant people and anyone with repeated exposure are at greatest risk.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the affected product and prevent children from handling it. Keep the packaging and ask the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow local guidance for safe disposal. If a child or pregnant person may have been exposed, contact a healthcare professional about blood lead testing.

How do I get a refund from El Chilar Huff?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1947-2019 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the El Chilar Huff recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1947-2019. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.