BROOKLYN, NY (November 19, 2025) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Shata Traders Inc. is recalling its Chef Brand Milk Pan 24cm after regulators found the product may leach significant levels of lead, posing a serious health risk. According to the FDA, laboratory testing confirmed that the metal cookware contains leachable lead that could migrate into food during normal use.
Shata Traders Inc. recall: quick summary
Shata Traders Inc. issued a recall for its Majestic Chef Brand Milk Pan 24cm after FDA product testing revealed elevated levels of leachable lead. Lead exposure has no safe threshold and can cause serious health effects, particularly for infants, children, and pregnant individuals. The company urges consumers to stop using the pans immediately and return them to the retailer for a refund.
Official recall details
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Recall date: November 19, 2025
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Announced by: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Company: Shata Traders Inc.
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Product: Chef Brand Milk Pan 24cm (Majestic Chef Pan)
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Issue: Potential contamination with leachable lead (Pb)
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Details: Sold as 6 pieces per box; pans sold individually; distributed across NY, NJ, CT, MD, VA, and MA
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Consumer instructions: Stop using the product immediately and return it to the retail store for a full refund
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Stick around to find out more about this recall.
What happened?
FDA officials collected samples of the Chef Brand Milk Pan 24cm from a retail store and discovered harmful levels of leachable lead, prompting the recall. The FDA said Shata Traders Inc. initiated the recall after regulators confirmed that “the products contain leachable lead that is harmful for human consumption.”
Shata Traders Inc. distributed the 24cm Majestic Chef pan (packaged in boxes of six and sold individually) throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
Lead contamination in cookware can silently expose consumers to toxic metals over time. In its recall alert, the FDA warned that “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.”
Affected products
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Best by date | Issue | Affected states |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Majestic Chef | Chef Brand Milk Pan | 24cm | Not listed | Not applicable | Lead contamination | NY, NJ, CT, MD, VA, MA |
What caused the issue?
According to the FDA notice, the pans were found to contain lead that can leach into food when heated. Lead exposure poses severe health risks, particularly to children, infants, and pregnant individuals. Symptoms can include learning difficulties, behaviour changes, fatigue, stomach pain, headaches, vomiting, and neurological complications.
The agency confirmed that no illnesses have been reported to date.
Company officials said in the recall notice that affected pans should be returned to the retailer for a full refund.
Questions you might have
Stop using it immediately. If worried about lead exposure, contact a healthcare provider for guidance.
Look for a Majestic Chef / Chef Brand Milk Pan 24cm, sold individually but originally packed six per box.
It was distributed in NY, NJ, CT, MD, VA, and MA. Purchases in these states may be affected.
Symptoms may include headache, fatigue, stomach pain, vomiting, irritability, or neurological changes.
Yes. Children and babies are especially vulnerable to lead toxicity due to rapid growth and smaller body size.
No illnesses have been reported at this time.
No. Lead can still leach into food without causing immediate symptoms.
Return the pan to the store where it was purchased. Retailers are offering full refunds.
Consumers can call (718) 369-7000 and ask for Mahboob Rahman.
If it matches the brand, size, or was bought in affected states, treat it as recalled and stop using it.
Here’s what you should do
- Stop using the pan immediately
- Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund
- Check labels for the Majestic Chef / Chef Brand 24cm pan
- Contact Shata Traders Inc at (718) 369-7000 (ask for Mahboob Rahman) for questions
Behind the brand
Shata Traders Inc., based in Brooklyn, NY, distributes cookware and household items across several East Coast states. The company’s recall notice states that it has “ceased distribution of the affected product” and is cooperating with the FDA during the investigation.
Other relevant recalls
Recent recalls involving heavy metal contamination underscore ongoing safety concerns in cookware and food-contact products. In the past year, several companies (including Venzu Traders, Homeneeds Inc., and Lucky Foods) have issued recalls after regulators detected elevated levels of lead in consumer items ranging from pots and pans to food-use utensils.
These incidents highlight how contamination risks can emerge at multiple points in the supply chain, often tied to raw material sourcing, alloy composition, or inadequate quality oversight during manufacturing.
U.S. FDA, Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition (in a regulatory letter):
“There is no level of exposure to lead that has been determined to be safe.”
Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, said that while the Shata Traders Inc recall centres on a single product, it reflects a broader truth across the industry:
“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital it is to maintain transparency, rigorous checks, and supplier accountability.”
Ensuring safe eats
This recall highlights the importance of proactive product testing and strong oversight mechanisms. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pan and contact the company for a refund.
At Source86, we help brands ensure safe ingredient sourcing, private label production, and FSQA oversight, strengthening supply chains against future risks. Contact us.
