Lead-contaminated product recalls
Federal recalls involving lead contamination. Children's toys, kids' jewelry, lead-paint products, and other items recalled by the CPSC and FDA.
By the numbers
- Past 12 months
- 25
- Past 90 days
- 5
- Past 30 days
- 3
- Past 7 days
- 1
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per monthSeverity class
past 12 monthsWhere it shows up
top product categories- Food19
- Packaged Food17
- Consumer5
- Toy5
- Baby4
- Drug1
Recent recalls
Wise Wife ground cinnamon recalled for elevated lead levelsSLR Food Distribution, Inc. is recalling Wise Wife ground cinnamon because the product contains elevated levels of lead. The recall covers 400 jars sold at 20 retail locations in 14 states. The notice does not report any injuries.
ModerateFDANov 12, 2026Wise Wife
- Great Value Fruit Cocktail recalled for elevated lead
Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate (15 oz cans) has been recalled due to potential contamination with elevated levels of lead. The affected product was distributed to Walmart stores in Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wyoming. The specific lot number is 6FCB 04 C2263 with a "Best If Used By" date of September 1, 2027.
SeriousFDAOct 20, 2026Great Value
- Sempio Yellow Peach canned peaches recalled for lead
Sempio Food Services, Inc. is recalling Yellow Peach canned peaches (14.10 oz cans, UPC 8801005320825, lot code 2026 06 01) because they contain elevated levels of lead. The product was distributed to Asian grocery stores across multiple states. No injuries have been reported.
ModerateFDAOct 19, 2026Sempio
- Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning recalled for elevated lead
Lior brand Cinnamon Ground Seasoning in 90g containers has been found to contain elevated levels of lead. The affected product has the code GAP11304 printed on the side of the container. About 162 cases were distributed across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.
ModerateFDAOct 7, 2026Lior
Lontcs Busy Board toys recalled for lead poisoning riskThe zipper on Lontcs Busy Board toys contains lead levels that exceed the federal lead paint safety standard. Lead is toxic if swallowed by young children and can cause serious health problems. The toys were sold online through Amazon from May 2024 to July 2026.
SeriousCPSCSep 10, 2026SQT
Flashgitz Relic lunch box cup recalled for lead poisoning riskThe copper cup included in Flashgitz-branded Space King Relic Lunch Boxes contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested. The lunch boxes were sold from September through October 2025. Only the cups are affected; other items in the box are safe to use.
SeriousCPSCJul 16, 2026Warren James
- Summit Import spice powder recalled for lead above NYSAGM standard
Summit Import Corporation's spice powder (4 oz, plastic bag) was found to contain lead levels higher than New York State standards. About 20 cases of the product were distributed across eight states.
ModerateFDAApr 29, 2026Summit Import
TheKiddoSpace Christmas tree play sets recalled for lead riskTheKiddoSpace children's Christmas tree play sets contain dangerous levels of lead in the zipper pull on the music box compartment. Lead can poison young children if ingested. The toy also fails to meet safety standards for battery-operated toys.
SeriousCPSCFeb 26, 2026TheKiddoSpaceStore
TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Flashcard Talking Toys Due to Risk of Injury from Lead and Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Lead Content and Phthalates Bans and Standard for ToysThe recalled children's flashcard toy sets contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and levels of phthalates that exceed the federal phthalates ban. Lead and phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. In addition, the flashcards also violate the mandatory standard for toys because they fail to comply with the short circuit protection requirement for battery-operated toys.
CPSCFeb 26, 2026TheKiddoSpaceStore
TheKiddoSpace handwriting kits recalled for excess lead in pensTheKiddoSpace children's handwriting practice kits contain pens with lead levels that exceed federal safety limits. The pens come in both block and cursive alphabet versions sold online. Lead can be toxic if children ingest it.
SeriousCPSCFeb 26, 2026TheKiddoSpaceStore
- Indian Kitchen Mart cookware recalled for leachable lead risk
Indian Kitchen Mart is recalling four cookware products because they may contain lead that can leach into food. The products are sold under the IKM and Indian Kitchen Mart labels, and the kadai also carries the A-Cook name. The recall covers units distributed in California and Colorado, and no injuries have been reported.
ModerateFDAFeb 25, 2026IKM Indian Kitchen Mart4 products
- Venzu Traders cinnamon powder recalled for potential lead
Venzu Traders LLC cinnamon powder (3.5 oz/100g packages) may contain high levels of lead. The product was distributed in California, Nevada, and Washington. No illnesses have been reported, but lead exposure can cause serious health problems, especially in children.
ModerateFDAFeb 11, 2026Venzu Traders
Rheumacare capsules recalled for lead found in productRheumacare capsules manufactured by Virgo UAP Pharma in India were found to contain lead due to manufacturing defects. The affected product is a 30-count bottle with lot numbers CAM040 (expires 06/30/2029) or CAL079-N (expires 09/30/2028). Only 4 bottles were distributed to a customer in New York.
SeriousFDAFeb 11, 2026Handelnine Global
- Klong Kone shrimp paste recalled for elevated lead
Gusto is recalling two sizes of Klong Kone shrimp paste, sold in plastic jars, after testing found high lead levels. The recall covers a 16 oz size and a 32 oz size, with 7 cases of each affected. The products were distributed in Iowa and New Jersey, and no injuries have been reported.
ModerateFDAJan 21, 2026Klong Kone2 products
- Eureka Inc cinnamon recalled for elevated lead levels
Eureka Inc cinnamon in 100g clear plastic containers has been found to contain elevated levels of lead. The affected product has Batch No. 06 B:02 with a best-by date of May 2026. The contaminated cinnamon was distributed to retailers and wholesalers in California and Michigan.
ModerateFDAJan 21, 2026Eureka
- Town Food Service aluminum sauce pans recalled for leachable lead
Town Food Service aluminum sauce pans in 1QT, 1.5QT, 2QT, and 3QT sizes have been found to contain leachable lead. Lead can contaminate food or beverages prepared in these pans and pose health risks, especially to children and pregnant people.
ModerateFDAJan 14, 2026Town Food Service Equip Co
Indian Cookware kadai recalled for potential lead contaminationIndian Cookware and Appliance LLC's aluminium hammered kadai (size 7–8) may contain leachable lead, a toxic metal that can contaminate food during cooking. Lead exposure poses serious health risks, especially with repeated use. About 10 pieces were distributed in California.
ModerateFDAJan 7, 2026Indian Cookware and Appliance
- BaiLiFeng dried cinnamon powder recalled for high lead levels
BaiLiFeng Dried Cinnamon Powder (4 oz bags, UPC 4 897055 79940 1) contains unsafe levels of lead. The FDA has recalled 150 bags distributed in Massachusetts. No injuries have been reported.
ModerateFDADec 24, 2025BaiLiFeng
- Chef milk pan recalled for leachable lead levels
Chef brand 24cm milk pans were found to leach lead at levels of 3.00 mg/L, which exceeds safe limits. The affected cookware was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. No injuries have been reported.
ModerateFDADec 24, 2025Chef
- Brass Langri cookware recalled for potential lead contamination
Santos Agency Inc. is recalling Brass Langri Cookware (sticker label 14) because it may contain leachable lead, which can pose a health risk if it contaminates food during cooking. The cookware was distributed in California.
ModerateFDADec 17, 2025Santos Agency
- 3 B Cookware 4
Potential contamination due to leachable lead.
FDADec 17, 2025India's Fine Foods3 products
- Sonex brand aluminum pot; ISO 9001:2000; Made in Pakistan
Products found to contain leachable lead levels (0.323mg/L)
FDADec 10, 2025Sonex
- DEVI brand Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini Powder), net wt.: 3.5 oz (100 g), packaged in flexible plastic bag. UPC 6 09595 11904 5. Imported and Distributed by Homeneeds Inc. Bellevue, WA 98007; Product of India
Elevated levels of lead. FDA ground cinnamon sample was found to contain 2.92 mg/kg.
FDADec 3, 2025DEVI
- Cinnamon Powder; 8oz clear plastic container. Distributed by Haitai Inc. UPC: 0 20914 81415 9
Elevated levels of lead in Cinnamon powder.
FDANov 26, 2025Haitai
- Roshni Cinnamon Powder, 3.5 oz (100g). This product is packaged in clear plastic pouches.
Product may contain elevated levels of lead and chromium.
FDANov 19, 2025Roshni