Town Food Service Equipment Co., Inc. has recalled certain aluminum saucepans because they may be contaminated with lead (Pb) that can leach into food.
Lead exposure is unsafe at any level, and consuming food contaminated with lead can pose serious health risks—especially for children and unborn babies. At this time, no illnesses have been reported, but the potential risk prompted the recall after FDA testing found leachable lead in the finished products.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves Town Food Service Equipment Co. aluminum saucepans with the following details:
Brand: Town Food Service Equipment Co.
Product: Aluminum saucepans
Sizes: 1 quart to 3 quarts
Features:
Indented graduations on the interior
Plated steel handle riveted to the body
Affected item numbers and SKUs:
1 Quart Saucepan
Item No. 35400
SKU: 843784003559
1.5 Quart Saucepan
Item No. 35401
SKU: 843784003566
2 Quart Saucepan
Item No. 35402
SKU: 843784003573
3 Quart Saucepan
Item No. 35403
SKU: 843784003580
These products were sold through authorized food service equipment dealers, including retailers, in multiple U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Quebec City, Canada.
What You Should Do
If you have one of the recalled saucepans:
Stop using it immediately
Return it to the place of purchase
Request a full refund
Town Food Service Equipment has stopped production and distribution of the affected products while the investigation continues.
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Company Announcement Date: December 12, 2025
FDA Publish Date: December 12, 2025
Distribution Dates: January 1, 2023 through November 30, 2025
Health Risk: Possible lead exposure from cookware used with food
Reported Illnesses: None reported to date
How to Request a Refund or Report the Issue
For questions or help with the recall, consumers can contact Town Food Service Equipment directly:
Phone: 718-388-5650 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET)
Email: [email protected]
Read more info here. Additional recall updates are available on Town Food’s recall webpage.
