Consumer Reports Finds Elevated Lead Levels in One-Third of Cinnamon Products

A recent study reveals that some brands exceed recommended lead thresholds, prompting recalls and safety concerns.

Consumer Reports tested 36 cinnamon products and found elevated lead levels in 12 of them.
Brands Paras and EGN had the highest lead concentrations, with levels reaching up to 3.52 parts per million.
The FDA and other regulatory bodies have issued recalls for several cinnamon products this year due to lead contamination.
Lead exposure, even in small amounts, can accumulate in the body and pose significant health risks over time.
Consumer Reports advises discarding any cinnamon products found to contain high lead levels, particularly those exceeding 1 part per million.