FDA recall,
IKM Metal Cookware Items
Metal cookware items may be contaminated with lead that can leach into food and cause serious health problems.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
IKM of San Jose, California is recalling several metal cookware items because they may be contaminated with significant levels of lead (Pb) which may leach into food. The recalled items include A-cook Aluminum Kadai size 5, Brass Tope, IKM 4-quart Pital brass pot, and IKM Aluminum saucepan wooden handle 9”.
Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status, and there is no known safe level of exposure to lead. Even low levels of lead exposure can cause serious health problems, particularly in children and fetuses. Consuming food with elevated lead levels can contribute to elevated levels of lead in the blood.
Children and babies are more susceptible to lead toxicity due to their smaller body size, metabolism, and rapid growth. At low levels, children may not have obvious symptoms but can still experience trouble learning, low IQ, and behavior changes. At higher levels of lead exposure, people may experience fatigue, headache, stomach pain, vomiting, or neurologic changes.
The products were distributed in California to grocery stores mainly in these cities: Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Fremont, Hayward, Pittsburg, Milpitas, Tracy, Manteca, Dublin, El Cerrito, Richmond, Hercules, San Jose, Fresno, Pleasanton, Roseville and Sacramento.
The A-cook Aluminum Kadai is a silver-toned, wok-style vessel characterized by its wide, curved basin and lacks a long handle, whereas the Aluminum Saucepan is easily recognized by its 9-inch diameter and the presence of a wooden handle attached to its silver aluminum body.
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What to do
If you have this product:
- Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-650-695- 9009.
Is yours affected?
Compare these details with yours, then check the recall notice to see which units are recalled.
Metal Cookware Items
Recall details
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Products were distributed in California to grocery stores mainly in these cities: Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Fremont, Hayward, Pittsburg, Milpitas, Tracy, Manteca, Dublin, El Cerrito, Richmond, Hercules, San Jose, Fresno, Pleasanton, Roseville and Sacramento
- Company
- IKM
- Hazard
- Chemical contamination
