Aluminum saucepans recalled due to lead (Pb) which may leach into food, USA

United States

Update January 5th, 2025:
The recall was classified as Class II.

Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm


December 12th, 2025:
Town Food Service Equipment Co., Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling aluminum saucepans, because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead (Pb) which may leach into food. The saucepans being recalled were distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, Puerto Rico and Quebec City, Canada through its network of authorized food service equipment dealers, which include retailers, between January 1, 2023 and November 30, 2025.

According to the FDA, 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.

The 4 sizes of aluminum saucepans being recalled have capacities ranging from 1 quart to 3 quarts, have indented graduations on the interior, and a plated steel handle riveted to the body. The pans, boxes, or bags they are packed in may be marked with one of the following item or SKU numbers.

- Item No.: 35400
- Product: Town brand Aluminum Saucepan
- Size: 1 Quart
- SKU: 843784003559

- Item No.: 35401
- Product: Town brand Aluminum Saucepan
- Size: 1-1/2 Quart
- SKU: 843784003566

- Item No.: 35402
- Product: Town brand Aluminum Saucepan
- Size: 2 Quart
- SKU: 843784003573

- Item No.: 35403
- Product: Town brand Aluminum Saucepan
- Size: 3 Quart
- SKU: 843784003580

The recall was the result of a sampling program by the FDA which revealed that the finished products contained leachable lead. Town Food has ceased production and distribution of the product as the FDA and Town Food continue their investigation.

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/town-food-service-equipment-co-inc-recalls-aluminum-saucepans-because-possible-health-risk