FDA Expands Cinnamon Recall Due to Lead Contamination
Ten brands of ground cinnamon found with unsafe lead levels, prompting consumer warnings and product recalls.
- The FDA has issued its third alert this year for lead-contaminated ground cinnamon.
- Products from brands like El Chilar, Marcum, and Supreme Tradition are affected.
- Lead levels in the cinnamon range from 2 to 20 parts per million, exceeding safety recommendations.
- Consumers are advised to discard the affected products and avoid purchasing them.
- No illnesses have been reported, but long-term exposure to lead poses serious health risks.