ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IIActive recallH-0242-2026/FDA enforcement

3 B Cookware 4

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Potential contamination due to leachable lead.

  • 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.

Active recall · classified by the FDACA, WAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameIndia's Fine Foods, INC.
Recalling firmIndia's Fine Foods, INC.West Sacramento, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
08 849641 20031 3
Lot / date codes
  • UPC: 0884964120031
Distribution area
CAWA

U.S. Distribution: CA, WA

United States

Quantity affected8 pieces
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 17, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0242-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

India's Fine Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on October 28, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential contamination due to leachable lead. The FDA report lists distribution as: U.S. Distribution: CA, WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential contamination due to leachable lead.

3 B Cookware 4 was made or distributed by India's Fine Foods, INC. in West Sacramento, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0242-2026, dated December 17, 2025.

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 3 B Cookware 4 recall?

India's Fine Foods, INC. recalled 3 B Cookware 4 in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0242-2026. Potential contamination due to leachable lead.

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 India's Fine Foods, INC.?

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 H-0242-2026 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the India's Fine Foods, INC. recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0242-2026. 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.