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Hazards · Contaminants and metals

Lead in food: alerts, recalls and border rejections

Food safety notices for lead from six authorities, by country of origin and product.

Notices, 12 months35all years: 400
Top origin, 3 yearsUnited States
Top product, 3 yearsFood contact materials
Hazard groupContaminants and metals

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesCanadaAustralia
05101520EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 7NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 2United States, Feb 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 3United States, Apr 2023: 1EU (RASFF), May 2023: 5United States, May 2023: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 4United States, Jun 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 4Australia, Aug 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 8United States, Oct 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 3United States, Feb 2024: 1Australia, Feb 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 5United States, Mar 2024: 7EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 4United States, Apr 2024: 1Australia, Apr 2024: 2EU (RASFF), May 2024: 4United States, May 2024: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 3United States, Jun 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 5United States, Jul 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 3United States, Aug 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 7EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 1United States, Oct 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 5United States, Nov 2024: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 5United States, Dec 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 3United States, Jan 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 2United States, Mar 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 10United States, Apr 2025: 1EU (RASFF), May 2025: 9United States, May 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 6United States, Jul 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 7United States, Sep 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 6United States, Oct 2025: 9EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 2United States, Nov 2025: 6NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 3EU (RASFF), May 2026: 3United States, May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1United States, Sep 2026: 2United States, Oct 2026: 1Nov

Countries of origin, 3 years

US52CN23GB17IT10ES9TR9DE8IN8PL7VN7AT3BE3

Products, 3 years

Food contact materials55Herbs and spices25Meat24Fruit and vegetables16Feed and pet food9Food supplements7Cereals and bakery7Beverages4Sauces and seasonings2Poultry meat2Dairy2Tea, coffee and cocoa2

Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
1 Oct 2026USUnited StatesGreat Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate NET WT 15 OZ (425g) DISTRIBUTE
Pacific Coast Producers
LeadRecall · Class II
24 Sep 2026USUnited StatesLior brand Cinnamon Ground Seasoning; 90g transparent plastic container; UPC 794711005484.
Galil Importing Corp
LeadRecall · Class II
24 Sep 2026USUnited StatesSempio Yellow Peach; Product of Korea; NET WT. 14.10 oz. UPC: 8801005320825
Sempio Food Services, Inc
LeadRecall · Class II
7 Sep 2026EUFranceIncreased lead migration from oriental coffee pot from FranceLeadInformation · potentially serious
10 Aug 2026EUUkraineLead limit exceeded in the feed additive copper sulphate from UkraineLeadInformation · not serious
10 Aug 2026EUUnited StatesLead in Sweet Potatoes from the Unites States, via the NetherlandsLeadInformation · potentially serious
5 Aug 2026EUUnited KingdomHigh content of lead in vegan burguerLeadAlert · serious
31 Jul 2026EUUnited KingdomMigration of lead on branding iron presumably from United KingdomLeadInformation · potential risk
23 Jul 2026EUPortugalSignificant release of arsenic, aluminium and lead from a ceramic baking dish from PortugaLeadInformation · potential risk
15 Jul 2026EUMoroccoLead in pitted green olives from MoroccoLeadInformation · potential risk
29 Jun 2026EUSpainLead in cinnamon from SpainLeadAlert · potentially serious
17 Jun 2026EUUnited KingdomNiveles elevados de plomo en carne procedente del Reino Unido// High levels of lead in varLeadInformation · serious
1 Jun 2026EUGermanyLead in hay from GermanyLeadAlert · serious
28 May 2026EUChinaMigration of lead and cadmium from glasses from ChinaLeadAlert · serious
26 May 2026EUChinaHeavy metals (cadmium and lead) in a glass cup from China via CzechiaLeadAlert · serious
15 May 2026USUnited StatesDRAGONFLY Thai Ginger Powder Net Weight: 4.37 oz (125 g) PRODUCT OF THAILAND Packed for:
U.S. Tov, Inc. dba U.S. Trading Company
LeadRecall · Class II
12 May 2026EUMoroccoLead pitted green olives from MoroccoLeadInformation · serious
23 Apr 2026EUGermanyExceedance of the maximum level for lead in category 3 animal by-productsLeadInformation · potential risk
16 Apr 2026EUSpainlead in avocadosLeadAlert · serious
15 Apr 2026EUIndia, ItalyExceeding the lead limit in food supplementsLeadAlert · potentially serious
24 Mar 2026EUPolandLead in Lovage root from PolandLeadAlert · serious
6 Mar 2026EUMexicoPlomo en aguacates frescos de Mexico // Lead in fresh avocados from MexicoLeadInformation · potentially serious
24 Feb 2026EUSpainMigration of lead and phthalates (DBP+DIBP) from cardboard plates from SpainLeadAlert · serious
11 Feb 2026EUIndiaPlomo en ajo en polvo de Indiua // Lead in garlic powder from IndiaLeadBorder rejection · potentially serious
9 Feb 2026EUNetherlandsLead in pheasant breast from the NetherlandsLeadInformation · potentially serious
9 Jan 2026EUGermanyIncreased lead content in organic dandelion processed in food supplements from GermanyLeadInformation · potentially serious
19 Dec 2025EUGreecePresence of heavy metals (cadmium and lead) in a glass cup from China via DenmarkLeadAlert · serious
3 Dec 2025EUChinamigration of heavy metals (lead, cadmium) from glass mugsLeadInformation · potentially serious
28 Nov 2025EUCzechiaHigh content of lead in Petfood (BARF) from Czech RepublicLeadAlert · potentially serious
21 Nov 2025USUnited StatesBrass Pital Pot 4-quart. Sticker label: BRASS HAMMERED HANDI NO 3 UPC 7 023672 414398 US
Lotus Mom Corporation dba Indian Kitchen Mart
LeadRecall · Class I
19 Nov 2025USUnited StatesDPA161 Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) 'L' , 32 oz, 12 count , PLastic Jar, 12 packages / ca
GUSTO GROUP, INC.
LeadRecall · Class II
19 Nov 2025USUnited StatesChef brand Milk Pan 24cm
Shata Traders Inc.
LeadRecall · Class II
19 Nov 2025USUnited StatesSonex brand aluminum pot; ISO 9001:2000; Made in Pakistan
Alanwar Food Corp.
LeadRecall · Class I
14 Nov 2025USUnited StatesCINNAMON POWDER NET WT : 3.5 oz (100g) PRODUCT OF INDIA UPC 7 46241 29537 8 Distributed by
VENZU TRADERS LLC
LeadRecall · Class II
12 Nov 2025USUnited StatesBrass Langri Cookware Sticker label: 14
Santos Agency Inc.
LeadRecall · Class II
3 Nov 2025EUVietnamExcessive levels of lead in cinnamon powder from Vietnam, via the NetherlandsLeadInformation · potentially serious
31 Oct 2025USUnited StatesALUMINIUM HAMMERED KADAI SIZE 7 8 901000 000057 MADE IN INDIA
INDIAN COOKWARE AND APPLIANCE LLC
LeadRecall · Class II
30 Oct 2025EUGhanaHigh levels of arsenic and lead in food supplement from Ghana, via the NetherlandsLeadAlert · potentially serious
30 Oct 2025EUChinaPlomo en aceite de pescado de China. / Lead in fish oil from ChinaLeadInformation · potential risk
28 Oct 2025USUnited States3 B Cookware 6
India's Fine Foods, Inc.
LeadRecall · Class II
24 Oct 2025USUnited StatesBaiLiFeng Dried Cinnamon Powder; Net Wt 4 oz/114G; Good Way Trading Group Inc 58-51 Maspet
Good Way Trading Group Inc
LeadRecall · Class II
22 Oct 2025EUGermanyHigh content of heavy metal lead in ginger powder from GermanyLeadAlert · serious
22 Oct 2025EUAustriaLead in deer sausage from AustriaLeadAlert · serious
17 Oct 2025USUnited StatesTown Food Service EQ CO Inc. brand Aluminum Sauce Pans in 1QT, 1.5QT, 2 QT, and 3QT sizes;
Town Food Service Equip Co Inc
LeadRecall · Class II
17 Oct 2025USUnited StatesCinnamon Powder; 8oz clear plastic container. Distributed by Haitai Inc. UPC: 0 20914 8141
Haitai, Inc.
LeadRecall · Class II
16 Oct 2025USUnited StatesDEVI brand Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini Powder), net wt.: 3.5 oz (100 g), packaged in flexibl
Homeneeds Inc
LeadRecall · Class II
15 Oct 2025USUnited StatesLucky Foods Cinnamon Powder; 40g
TBC Distribution Corporate
LeadRecall · Class II
9 Oct 2025USUnited StatesRoshni Cinnamon Powder, 3.5 oz (100g). This product is packaged in clear plastic pouches.
Singh Trading Inc. DBA Roshni Foods
LeadRecall · Class II
7 Oct 2025USUnited StatesEagle Spice Ground Ginger 16 oz.
Eagle Spice and Extract Co., Inc.
LeadRecall · Class II
6 Oct 2025EUChinaExceeding the lead migration limit in ceramic plate, mug and bowl set from China / motifprLeadAlert · serious
3 Oct 2025EUChinawysoka zawartość ołowiu w herbacie zielonej matcha/// high lead content in matcha grLeadBorder rejection · not serious
26 Sep 2025USUnited StatesWise Wife Ground Cinnamon
SLR Food Distribution, Inc.
LeadRecall · Class II
25 Sep 2025EUBelgium, SpainLead in sepioliteLeadInformation · potential risk
24 Sep 2025EUChinaMigration of Lead and Cadmium above the maximum acceptable limits in coloured shot-glassesLeadAlert · potential risk
23 Sep 2025EUIndiaMigration of lead in kitchen strainers from India with destination BelgiumLeadInformation · potentially serious
18 Sep 2025USUnited States1. SILVER HORSE - PURE ALUMINIUM MADE IN INDIA - ALUMINIUM MILK PAN 4 inches 2. SILVER
Goyal Group Inc.
LeadRecall · Class II
16 Sep 2025USUnited States6+ Months SPROUT ORGANICS Made With Organic Sweet Potato, Apple & Spinach NET WT. 3.5 OZ (
Sprout Organics Inc.
LeadRecall · Class II
10 Sep 2025EUSlovakiaHigh content of lead in hunter´s sausage from Czech RepublicLeadAlert · serious
9 Sep 2025USUnited StatesCinnamon, Clear Plastic Container, 100G, UPC 6251136 034139
EUREKA INC
LeadRecall · Class II
9 Sep 2025EUChinalead and MOAH in spice mix, from China via Hong KongLeadAlert · serious