Overview
- Haitai Inc. recalled its Haetae 8 oz cinnamon powder, becoming the sixteenth company to issue a recall tied to elevated lead findings.
- The FDA public health alert now lists 16 manufacturers of ground cinnamon and urges consumers to stop using and discard the identified products.
- No injuries or illnesses had been reported as of October 17, according to recall notices and FDA statements.
- FDA and state sampling found elevated lead in specific products, with reported results in several brands ranging from about 2.03 to 7.68 ppm.
- Affected products were sold across numerous states and retailers, and the spice’s long shelf life increases the chance consumers still have it at home.