FDA Issues Alert on Lead in Ground Cinnamon, Urges Disposal

Six brands of ground cinnamon have been recalled due to concerns over elevated lead levels, with consumers advised to return products for a refund.

The FDA has issued a public health alert advising consumers to discard six specific brands of ground cinnamon sold nationwide due to elevated levels of lead.
Recalls have been issued for brands including Marcum, Supreme Tradition, El Chilar, Swad, La Fiesta, and MTCI, with some products sold at retailers such as Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Save A Lot.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are advised to return them for a full refund.
The FDA's investigation into the cinnamon products found lead concentrations ranging from 2.03 to 3.4 parts per million, significantly lower than levels found in previously recalled cinnamon-flavored applesauce products.
Health officials warn that no level of lead exposure is safe, emphasizing the risk of neurological effects such as learning disabilities, behavior difficulties, and lowered IQ in children, as well as cardiovascular problems and kidney damage in adults.