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Ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, FDA warns (apnews.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said cinnamon sold by stores including the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar contains lead at levels that could be unsafe for people, particularly children, with prolonged exposure to the spice. The agency urged suppliers to recall the products voluntarily.

Cinnamon products included in the agency’s safety alert include the La Fiesta brand sold by La Superior and SuperMercados; Marcum brand sold by Save A Lot stores; MK brands sold by SF Supermarket; Swad brand sold by Patel Brothers; El Chilar brand sold by La Joya Morelense; and Supreme Tradition brand sold by Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores.

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[–] Tramort 34 points 8 months ago (2 children)

The agency urged suppliers to recall the products voluntarily.

Fuck that, FDA. Why is this optional!?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Once the FDA has determined that the criteria for a mandatory recall have been met, the FDA must first provide the responsible party (as defined in section 417(a)(1) of the FD&C Act) with an opportunity to voluntarily cease distribution and recall the article of food. The FDA will notify the responsible party of this opportunity in writing using an expeditious method of delivery. If the responsible party refuses or does not voluntarily cease distribution and recall the article of food within the time and manner prescribed by the FDA, if so prescribed, the FDA may order the responsible party to cease distributing the article of food, order the responsible party to give notice to certain other persons to cease distributing the article of food, and give the responsible party an opportunity to request an informal hearing2 to be held not later than 2 days after the issuance of the order. After these steps are completed, the FDA may order a recall under section 423(d) of the FD&C Act if it is determined that the removal of the article from commerce is necessary. Only the FDA Commissioner has the authority to order a recall under section 423(d). If necessary, recall orders under section 423(d) shall be vacated by the Commissioner. If the FDA orders a recall under section 423 of the FD&C Act, the FDA will generally follow the process for termination of the recall in accordance with 21 C.F.R. 7.55.

https://www.fda.gov/media/117429/download#:~:text=Section%20423%20of%20the%20FD%26C,the%20FD%26C%20Act%20%5B21%20U.S.C.

[–] Tramort 2 points 8 months ago

Great answer!

Amazing our system allows that much delay though.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's not.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, it is. The AP quoted the FDA ...

The agency is also recommending the voluntary recall of certain ground cinnamon products sold by a number of brands at six different retail chains that were found to contain elevated levels of lead. Source

[–] [email protected] -4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Right. Is this the first recall you've ever lived through? They always "recommend" it. It's like your mother recommending you stop watching TV right now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I guess you missed the word "voluntary" in that quote.