Multiple aluminum and brass cookware items have been recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found elevated levels of lead during routine sampling, according to an announcement
IKM, of San Jose, California, issued a recall on January 23, 2026, for the cookware over concerns they could be contaminated with lead which may leach into food.
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What Items Have Been Recalled?
IKM recalled four products for potential lead contamination:
- A-cook Aluminum Kadai size 5 (43 pieces): A silver‑toned, wide‑basin, wok‑style vessel.
- Brass Tope (10 pieces): A gold‑colored pot resembling a standard stock pot with a bright, golden finish
- IKM 4-quart Pital brass pot (9 pieces): Also gold‑colored but with a deeper body and a narrower mouth. Has a characteristic dull or matte golden appearance
- IKM Aluminum saucepan with a 9-inch wooden handle (56 pieces): A 9‑inch silver aluminum saucepan with a wooden handle
Why Were These Cookware Items Recalled?
The FDA release said IKM immediately ceased distribution and is investigating the cause…