High Lead Levels Found in 12 Cinnamon and Spice Brands, Consumer Reports Reveals

Consumer Reports advises consumers to discard specific brands of cinnamon and spice powders due to dangerous lead contamination.

Consumer Reports identified high levels of lead in 12 brands of cinnamon and spice powders, prompting health warnings.
Brands such as Paras, EGN, and Mimi's Products were found to have lead levels significantly above the 1 part per million threshold used in New York state.
Exposure to lead, even in small amounts, can accumulate over time and pose serious health risks, particularly for children.
Two brands, Paras and EGN, have agreed to halt sales and remove their products from store shelves following the report.
Some brands, like McCormick and 365 Whole Foods Market, were found to have low or negligible levels of lead and are considered safe for consumption.