Possible Health Risk leads to IKM Cookware Recall
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In January 23, 2026, IKM (San Jose, California) has voluntarily recalled certain metal cookware items due to potential contamination with substantial levels of lead. This contamination may result in lead leaching into food.
| Cookware | Description |
| A-cook Aluminum Kadai size 5 | A silver-toned, wok-style vessel |
| Brass Tope | A standard stock pot with a bright-golden finish |
| IKM 4-quart Pital brass pot | A pot with a specialized deep body and a narrow mouth with a matte golden appearance |
| IKM Aluminum saucepan wooden handle 9” | A saucepan 9” in diameter with a wooden handle attached to the silver aluminum body |
The recalled products were distributed in California to grocery stores primarily in the following cities: Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Fremont, Hayward, Pittsburg, Milpitas, Tracy, Manteca, Dublin, El Cerrito, Richmond, Hercules, San Jose, Fresno, Pleasanton, Roseville, and Sacramento. No illnesses have been reported to date. If you purchased these recalled products, please return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can contact the company at (650) 695-9009 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays. For more details, refer to the FDA recall notice here.
