A report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified the places where kitchen utensils rated as risky for health because could leach lead into food, including 3 in New York and one in New Jersey. Specificallyit’s about pots Sonex and milk containers in two stores of Brooklyn, kitchen utensils in Jamaica and New Jersey.
Let us remember that the FDA issued an alert about several batches of kitchen utensils. cocina Made with an aluminum alloy that poses a risk of lead leaching into food. Son 19 brands that withdraw pots and pans from the market or stop importing them due to health risks.
Products sold in New York and New Jersey
Below, the specific detail of the places and characteristics of the kitchen utensils sold in each of the stores.
- Brand and product name: Olla de aluminum Sonex
- Product label: (ISO 9001:2000 5)
- Retailer: Alanwar Food Corp. (Balady Foods), 7128 5th Ave Brooklyn, Nueva York.
- Manufacturer/Distributor: Sonex Cookware, 60-61/A, Small Industrial Estate No. 2, Gujranwala, Pakistan.
- Current status: Withdrawal started on 11/18/25.
- Brand and product name: Chef 24cm milk container
- Product label: (24 cm milk container MF 0732131905632)
- Retailer: Punjab Supermarket and Halal Meats, 8767 Philadelphia Road, Rosedale, MD.
- Manufacturer/Distributor: Atders, 10227 Avenda D, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, 11236.
- Current status: Dealer agreed to recall product on 11/19/25.
- Brand and product name: Royal Kitchen Cookware Milk Pot, Size 3
- Product label: Not specified.
- Retailer: Subzi Bazaar, 194 Ruta 17 Norte, Rochelle Park, New Jersey.
- Manufacturer/Distributor: New Reliance Traders, Inc., 55-64 56th St., Maspeth, NY.
- Current status: Distributor notified of sample results.
- Brand and product name: Kaadi/Karahi Tiger White
- Product label: (Uentsilios of alumine pure TM Tiger White RTM No: 2608606 Empersa Certificate ISO 9001:2015 (SARASWAti Strips Pvt. Ltd. India))
- Retailer: Mannan Supermarket 166-11 Hillside Ave., 1st floor, Jamaica, New York 11432.
- Manufacturer/Distributor: Saraswati STRIPS PVT. LIMITADO.
- Current status: The FDA notified the manufacturer. The company removed this product from its website.
Below is the list of all brands withdrawn from the market, according to the FDA report
What are the risks of lead contamination?
Exposure to lead on a regular basis can cause conditions for health. US authorities establish clear parameters to measure permitted levels without posing health risks.
The FDA clarifies that brief exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause noticeable symptoms. However, consider that pollution becomes risky when it exceeds 1 part per million (ppm).
The chronic lead exposure —that is, for weeks or months—is a serious concern, as it affects virtually every body system. The severity of the effects will always depend on the amount and duration of exposure, as well as the age and weight of the person.
- In adultschronic risks focus on damage to vital organs and cognitive functions:
- Kidney dysfunction: It can cause serious kidney problems.
- Hypertension: Increased blood pressure.
- Neurocognitive effects: Problems with concentration, memory or brain function.
Often the only indication of exposure in adults is a increased blood lead levelseven before symptoms appear.
Consequences in children
Children are the most vulnerable group, since lead can cause permanent damage to the central nervous system growing.
- Los long term risks from prolonged exposure include:
- Developmental defects.
- Learning disorders and low IQ.
- Other serious health problems that may impact your life in the future.
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