Lotus Mom Corporation Recalls Brass Tope Over Potential Lead Contamination
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Lotus Mom Corporation dba Indian Kitchen Mart is recalling Brass Tope units sold in California and Colorado due to the risk of leachable lead contamination.
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What Happened
Lotus Mom Corporation, doing business as Indian Kitchen Mart, has initiated a voluntary recall of its Brass Tope product. The recall was issued due to potential contamination with leachable lead, which can pose significant health risks when the product is used for food preparation.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 10 units of the following product:
- Product Name: Brass Tope
- Identification: Sticker label marked "$29.99+TAX"
- Recall Number: H-0512-2026
- Distribution: The affected units were distributed in California (CA) and Colorado (CO).
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected Brass Tope should immediately stop using the product for food storage or preparation. While specific return instructions were not detailed in the initial report, consumers may contact the recalling firm, Lotus Mom Corporation, located at 945 Berryessa Rd Unit 5, San Jose, CA 95133. Notification to consumers was initiated through various channels including email, fax, letter, and telephone.
Why This Matters
Leachable lead in cookware is a serious safety concern as it can migrate into food and beverages. Chronic exposure to lead can result in lead poisoning, which impacts multiple body systems and is particularly harmful to young children and pregnant women.
Source
Information provided by the FDA.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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