Lead-Related Recalls and Alerts
This page includes lead-related recalls and alerts by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Montana Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (Montana CLPPP). Lead is harmful if ingested by young children and can cause negative health effects such as learning and behavioral problems, slowed growth and development, and problems with hearing and speech.
DPHHS encourages people to stop using and dispose of these products immediately. If your child has come in close contact with these products, parents, and caregivers may want to consider testing the child for lead exposure by contacting their pediatrician or family physician.
For more information about lead-based recalls visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Web Page and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Webpage.
Learn more about preventing lead poisoning by visiting our Lead Poisoning Prevention Page.
This page is updated at the start of each month with the previous month’s recalls. Visit the CPSC and FDA's web pages for recalls before January 2024 and for the most up-to-date recalls and recalls.
Recall: Dlesot Snap’s Children’s Hair Clips (May 1, 2025)
- The hair clips were recalled because the painted hair clips contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard.
- For more information on this recall visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Dlesot-Snap-Childrens-Hair-Clips-Recalled-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Ban-for-Lead-in-Paint-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-by-YFLGOTOO.
Warning: Faucets (May 15, 2025)
The following faucets were tested and found to contain lead that can leach into water at levels that can be harmful to infants, young children, and pregnant women:
- VESLA HOME Kitchen Faucet sold by VESLA HOME
- KZH Bathroom Faucet sold by Yajie Sanitaryware
- CEINOL Bathroom Faucet sold by CEINOL-USA
- Rainsworth Bathroom Faucet sold by Le Chang SANITARY
- NICTIE Bathroom Faucet sold by NICTIE
- HGN Kitchen Faucet sold by HGN Sanitaryware
- Qomolangma Kitchen Faucet sold by Qomolangma Sanitary Ware
- Kicimpro Kitchen Faucet sold by Kicimpro
- VFAUOSIT Kitchen Faucet sold by Whisper08
Customers are encouraged to stop using and dispose of these faucets immediately.
For more information visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2025/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Certain-Chinese-Made-Faucets-Sold-on-Amazon-com-Due-to-Dangerous-Lead-Exposure-for-Infants-Young-Children-and-Pregnant-Women.
Recall: Publix Super Markets’ GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food (May 22, 2025)
- This product was recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.
- For more information on this recall visit https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/publix-voluntarily-recalls-greenwise-pear-kiwi-spinach-pea-baby-food-pouches-due-lead.
Recall: Kitchen Faucets (May 29, 2025)
The following kitchen faucets have been recalled: VFAUOSIT Brand Kitchen Faucets sold on Amazon.com by Whisper08, KICIMPRO Brand Kitchen Faucets sold on Amazon.com by Kicimpro, and BASDEHEN Brand Kitchen Faucets sold on Amazon.com by Chenfeng Store.
- These products were recalled because the faucets contain lead that can leach into water at levels that can be harmful to infants and young children.
- For more information on these recalls visit
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/VFAUOSIT-Brand-Kitchen-Faucets-Recalled-Due-to-Dangerous-Lead-Exposure-for-Young-Children-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-Whisper08
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/KICIMPRO-Brand-Kitchen-Faucets-Recalled-Due-to-Dangerous-Lead-Exposure-for-Young-Children-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-Kicimpro
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/BASDEHEN-Brand-Kitchen-Faucets-Recalled-Due-to-Dangerous-Lead-Exposure-for-Young-Children-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-Chenfeng-Store
Warning: ASP Global’s RAM Scientific SAFE-T-FILL Micro Capillary Blood Collection tubes with the LeadCare Testing Systems (April 24, 2025)
- It has been reported that false positive results have occurred when using ASP Global’s RAM Scientific SAFE-T-FILL Micro Capillary Blood Collection tubes with the LeadCare Testing Systems.
- FDA recommends not using the ASP Global RAM Scientific SAFE-T-FILL tubes with the LeadCare Testing Systems while the issue is being investigated.
- For more information on this alert visit https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/risk-false-positive-results-certain-capillary-blood-collection-tubes-used-magellan-diagnostics
Recall: Zaarah Herbals Rasayan Churan, Zaarah Herbals Gurmar Powder, Zaarah Herbals Vasaka Powder, and Zaarah Herbals Bhringraj Powder (March 10, 2025)
- This product was recalled because the products have the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead and arsenic.
- For more information on this recall visit https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-york-wholesale-group-recalls-zaarah-herbals-rasayan-churan-zaarah-herbals-gurmar-powder-zaarah
Recall: Bowling Pin (February 20, 2025)
- This product was recalled because the products contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban.
- For more information on this recall visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Nazzaro-Recalls-Children-Bowling-Pin-Sipper-Cups-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Poisoning-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban
Recall: Yaomiao Jewelry Sets (January 2, 2025)
- This product was recalled because the sets contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and levels of cadmium prohibited by the Federal Hazard Substances Act.
- For more information on this recall visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Yaomiao-Childrens-Jewelry-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-and-Cadmium-Poisoning-Violations-of-the-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-and-Federal-Hazardous-Substances-Act-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-by-LordRoads
Recall: Shatavari Powder (January 27, 2025)
- This product was recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.
- For more information on this recall visit https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-york-wholesale-group-recalls-zaarah-herbals-shatavari-powder-because-possible-health-risk
Consumer Advisory: Cookware (December 12, 2024)
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has been notified of imported cookware that can leach lead into food.
DPHHS advises consumers to:
- Review the list of affected products at https://cdn.kingcounty.gov/-/media/king-county/depts/dph/documents/health-safety/environmental-health/toxins/cookware-releasing-lead.pdf
- Contact their health provider if they have eaten food cooked using these products or have symptoms of lead exposure (for symptoms of lead exposure visit https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/symptoms-complications/index.html)
For more information about this visit https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-issues-letter-retailers-and-distributors-concerning-lead-certain-imported-cookware?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Recall: IHA Beverage’s Super Brand Cinnamon Powder- 4 oz (November 18, 2024)
- This product was recalled due to potential lead contamination.
- For more information about this recall, please visit https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/iha-beverage-issues-voluntary-recall-super-cinnamon-powder-4oz-because-lead-contamination
Recall: Red Toolbox’s Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets (September 12, 2024)
- This product was recalled because the paint on the long hoe and rake contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban.
- For more information please visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Red-Toolbox-Recalls-Stanley-Branded-Jr-Kids-Garden-Sets-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Ban-for-Lead-in-Paint-Sold-Exclusively-by-Costco-Wholesale
Recall: Newmemo’s Children’s Jewelry Sets (September 19, 2024)
- This product was recalled because the rings contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and prohibited levels of cadmium.
Recall: The following ground cinnamon products were recalled due to lead-related concerns (late July and August 2024)
- ALB Flavor Ground Cinnamon due to potential lead contamination.
- Spice Class brand Ground Cinnamon due to potential lead contamination.
- Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder due to potential lead contamination.
- Colonna Brother, Inc. *Updated Recall
- 1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon & 2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon due to elevated lead levels.
- El Chilar HF, LLC. *Updated Recall
- The updated recall includes the following lot codes: E-054, EX 0225, and D-181, EX 0624 due to elevated levels of lead.
- The updated recall includes the following lot codes: E-054, EX 0225, and D-181, EX 0624 due to elevated levels of lead.
- Gutierrez Distributor's El Servidor Corp and Gutierrez Ground Cinnamon due to potential lead contamination.
For more information about these recalls and the specific lot codes affect please visit https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
Recall: Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers- Dixon Ticonderoga (May 2, 2024)
- This product was recalled because the rollers’ handles contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban.
Consumer Alert: Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu Hemorrhoid Ointment (April 2024)
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services advises people not to buy or use Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầuhemorrhoid ointment from Vietnam due to elevated levels of lead.
- If you have used this product see your medical provider for a blood lead test.
- For more information about this product please visit https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHIB/Pages/EIS/Alert-Hemorrhoid-Ointment-from-Vietnam.aspx
Recall: Ground Cinnamon, Multiple Sources (March 2024)
The following food products were recently recalled due to lead-related concerns in March 2024.
- Colonna Brothers, Inc’s 1.5 oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon and 2.25 Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon due to elevated lead levels.
- El Chilar Rodriguez LLC’s Ground Cinnamon “Canela Molida” has been due to elevated levels of lead.
- Raja Foods Skokie, IL’s “Swad Brand Cinnamon Powder 3.5 oz” due to possible lead contamination.
- La Fiesta Food Product’s Ground Cinnamon due to elevated levels of lead contamination.
- For more information about these recalls and the specific lot codes affect please visit https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
Recall: Fossil Group’s Bracelets sold with Skechers Jewelry Gift Sets (March 7, 2024)
- This product was recalled because the clasp on the braided black bracelet sold as part of the gift set contains high levels of lead and cadmium.
- For more information on disposing of the product and requesting a recall please visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Fossil-Group-Recalls-Bracelet-Sold-with-Skechers-Jewelry-Gift-Sets-Due-to-High-Levels-of-Lead-and-Cadmium
Recall: Sandford Family Croquet Sets (February 29, 2024)
- This product was recalled because the paint or surface coating on the red mallet, blue mallet, red hoop, and winning post contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard.
- For more information please visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Sandford-Family-Croquet-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Violations-of-the-Federal-Lead-Paint-and-Phthalates-Bans-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-by-DOM-Sports
Recall: Children's Rhinestone Silver Tiaras -Yaomiao (January 25, 2024)
- This product was recalled because the rhinestones contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban.
- For more information please visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Yaomiao-Childrens-Rhinestone-Silver-Tiaras-Recalled-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-LordRoadS