It’s the season of baking and pumpkin spice everything, and that means home cooks are using tons of cinnamon. But a large recall just hit ground cinnamon products due to elevated lead levels, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here’s everything you need to know about the cinnamon recalls, including which brands are affected.
What’s Wrong with the Cinnamon?
Ground cinnamon products subject to the health alert and recalls contain elevated levels of lead. The FDA warns that “exposure to these products may be unsafe.” Samples of the recalled products were collected by state testing programs and confirmed by the FDA through additional testing.
Short-term exposure to lead may not cause any symptoms, according to the FDA. But high levels of exposure may result in severe symptoms, especially in children. Acute lead poisoning can cause an array of symptoms, including abdominal pain, muscle weakness, weight loss, and vomiting.
How Many Recalls Have Been Issued?
There is a string of related cinnamon recalls that have been going on for over a year. The original public health alert for lead-contaminated cinnamon was made on July 30, 2024. Earlier this month, three new recalls were added to the existing ones, bringing the number of cinnamon product recalls to 16.
Which Cinnamon Products are Recalled?
These are the 16 cinnamon products that have been recalled or for which the FDA has advised a recall due to high levels of lead. Some have more information available than others. For the complete list of details, including lot codes, best by dates, and photos of the recalled products, visit the FDA’s public health alert.
- Roshni Foods ground cinnamon
- HAETAE ground cinnamon
- Durra ground cinnamon sold in Michigan and California
- Wise Wife ground cinnamon sold in New Jersey, New York, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Ohio
- Spicy World of USA sold at Taj Supermarket
- Super Cinnamon Powder sold in California
- Asli Cinnamon Powder sold in Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio
- El Chilar ground cinnamon sold in Maryland
- Marcum and Supreme Tradition brands ground cinnamon
- Swad ground cinnamon sold at Patel Brothers supermarkets
- Compania Indillor Orientale ground cinnamon
- ALB Flavor Cinnamon Powder sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New York
- Shahzada Cinnamon Powder sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York
- Spice Class ground cinnamon sold in New York
- La Frontera ground cinnamon
What Should I Do if I Have Recalled Cinnamon?
If you have any of the recalled ground cinnamon products, the FDA advises you to stop using them and throw them away immediately. Because spices have a long shelf life, check your pantry for the affected products. You may be able to contact the store where you purchased it for a refund.
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