Overview

• The FDA updated its public health alert on Sept. 12 to include Jiva Organic ground cinnamon after retail sampling detected elevated lead.
• The affected product is lot AF-CINP/822 with a best-by date of July 2025, distributed by Spicey World USA and sold at Taj Supermarket in Sacramento.
• With the addition of Jiva, 12 ground-cinnamon brands are recalled or under alert, including products sold at Dollar Tree, Save-A-Lot, Patel Brothers, and other retailers.
• Consumers are urged to discard listed spices and avoid purchasing them, and those who may have been exposed should consult a healthcare provider; no injuries tied to the Jiva product were confirmed as of the alert date.
• The FDA says it will continue testing at retail and at import, and a separate Sprout Organics baby food pouch lot was recalled over potential elevated lead.