Shata Traders Inc., based in Brooklyn, New York, has issued an urgent recall of 24cm milk pans manufactured by Pakistan-based Majestic Chef after FDA testing revealed significant lead contamination. The recalled pans were sold nationwide, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
The product is packaged in boxes of six, though individual pans are also sold at retail locations. Consumers are advised to check their homes and dispose of any affected cookware. Retailers and distributors are encouraged to consult the FDA about product safety and compliance.
Lead contamination is a known risk in certain imported aluminum, aluminum alloy, and brass cookware. These metals may contain lead if recycled materials, such as car parts, are used during manufacturing. Lead can leach into food, posing serious health risks.
Research links prolonged lead exposure to learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Heavy metals can also contribute to cancer, kidney disease, birth defects, and cardiovascular problems, as they accumulate in vital organs and damage cells and neurons.
The FDA warns that there is no safe level of lead exposure, especially for children and fetuses. Even low levels can impair learning, reduce IQ, and cause behavioral changes. High exposure may trigger abdominal pain, vomiting, lethargy, irritability, seizures, or coma. In adults, lead exposure can also increase the risk of high blood pressure, kidney damage, cancer, fertility issues, and neurological disorders.
Lead is toxic through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. In the U.S., nearly 500,000 children under five are estimated to have elevated blood lead levels. The FDA has banned lead in products that contact food, including cookware. Starting January 1, 2026, Washington state will prohibit the sale and manufacture of metal cookware containing more than five parts per million (ppm) of lead, including components like handles and knobs.
No illnesses or health complaints related to the Shata Traders Inc. recall have been reported so far.
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