On December 12, Town Food Service Equipment Co., Inc. of Brooklyn, New York recalled four sizes of aluminum saucepans due to potential lead contamination. The pans, boxes, or bags the pans are packed in may be marked with the following item or SKU numbers:
1 Quart Aluminum Saucepan (Item no. 35400, SKU 843784003559)
1.5 Quart Aluminum Saucepan (Item no. 35401, SKU 843784003566)
2 Quart Aluminum Saucepan (Item no. 35402, SKU 843784003573)
3 Quart Aluminum Saucepan (Item no. 35403, SKU 843784003580)
Why Is This a Concern?
Town Food Service supplies restaurants and other retailers across the United States with their cookware products. The saucepans were distributed to retailers in 34 states, including Nevada, as well as Puerto Rico and Quebec City, Canada, between January 1, 2023 and November 30, 2025. Certain cookware made of aluminum, brass, and aluminum alloys (like Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium) can release lead during cooking or food storage and contaminate food.
There is no safe level of lead. Even small amounts can harm a child’s growth, learning, and development. It can also be dangerous for pregnant people and their unborn child. Parents should take these next steps to protect their family from lead exposure:
What Should You Do?
- Do not use these products to cook or store food.
- Do not donate or refurbish these products.
- Return the products for a full refund.
- Use stainless steel or other safer alternatives whenever possible.
- Call your healthcare provider if you are concerned about potential lead exposure and ask about a blood lead level test.
- Questions? Contact Town Food at 718-388-5650, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
Read the full FDA announcement here.