High Lead Levels Found in Popular Cinnamon Brands, Consumer Reports Warns

A recent study reveals that a third of tested cinnamon products exceed lead safety thresholds, prompting recalls and health concerns.

Consumer Reports tested 36 cinnamon products, finding 12 brands with lead levels exceeding 1 part per million, the threshold for recalls in New York.
Paras and EGN cinnamon powders had the highest lead levels, with Paras reaching 3.52 ppm.
The FDA began screening cinnamon imports and issued several warnings after a lead poisoning outbreak linked to cinnamon in apple purée pouches last year.
Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, including developmental delays, learning problems, and long-term neurological damage.
Some major brands like Costco's Kirkland Signature and Trader Joe's organic cinnamon were deemed safe, while smaller, less familiar brands were mostly affected.