Are you worried about lead in cinnamon? Consumer Reports can help with information on the brands that are the most and least contaminated with this heavy metal. The issue came to the forefront last fall when hundreds of children were sickened with lead poisoning after eating recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon pouches. Since then, the FDA has increased testing of cinnamon for lead contamination, and many recalls have been issued for unsafe products. The FDA warned consumers to avoid 17 products since their lead content, while still lower than that found in the apple puree pouches, were high enough to risk human health when consumed often. So which products are safer than others? Dr. James Rogers, the director of food safety research and testing at Consumer Reports, said in a … [Read more...]
ALB Cinnamon Powder Recalled For Elevated Lead Levels
ALB Cinnamon Powder is being recalled for elevated lead levels. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is ALB-USA Enterprises of Bronx, New York. There is no level of safe exposure to lead. This heavy metal can cause serious health problems. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. The effects of lead consumption can vary based on the amount consumed, the duration of exposure, and the patient’s age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for weeks or months, permanent damage to the central nervous system can occur, … [Read more...]
FDA Finds More Ground Cinnamon Contaminated With Lead
The FDA has found more ground cinnamon contaminated with lead and is continuing to review sample results received from state partners. And that agency has collected the recalled ground cinnamon products in one place; bookmark this page and refer back to it whenever you need to buy cinnamon. State partners have been continuously sampling ground cinnamon from retail establishments for elevated lead levels. You can see the list of recalled products at the FDA web site. Please look at that list carefully. If you did buy any of those brands of cinnamon, do not eat them and do not use them in cooking. These products have a long shelf life, so check your home even if you have not purchased cinnamon lately. If you think that anyone your family has been exposed to lead through these … [Read more...]
Asli Cinnamon Powder Recalled For Possible Lead Contamination
Asli Cinnamon Powder is being recalled for possible lead contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Asli Fine Foods of Woodridge, Illinois. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposure to very low levels of this heavy metal may not cause any symptoms except increased blood lead levels. Exposure to higher levels, or chronic exposure over time, for weeks or months, can cause symptoms including permanent damage to the central nervous system in children, including lowered IQ. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney problems, high blood pressure, and neurocognitive effects. Damage is related to the age and body weight of the patient, as well as the … [Read more...]
Gutierrez Ground Cinnamon Added to El Servidor Lead Recall
Gutierrez Ground Cinnamon is added to the El Servidor cinnamon recall posted on August 19, 2024 for lead contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, New Jersey. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposure to very low levels of this heavy metal may not cause any symptoms except increased blood lead levels. Exposure to higher levels, or chronic exposure over time, can cause symptoms including permanent damage to the central nervous system in children, including lowered IQ. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney problems, high blood pressure, and neurocognitive effects. Damage is related to the age and body weight … [Read more...]
El Servidor Ground Cinnamon Recalled For Elevated Lead Levels
El Servidor Ground Cinnamon is being recalled for elevated lead levels. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, New Jersey. There is no level of safe exposure to lead. This heavy metal can cause serious health problems in children and adults. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. The effects of lead consumption can vary based on the amount consumed, the duration of exposure, and the patient’s age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for weeks or months, permanent damage to the central nervous system can occur, including lowered IQ. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney problems, high … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Warning Letter to Austrofood About Lead in Cinnamon
The FDA has issued a warning letter to Austrofood about lead and chromium in the cinnamon used to make apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches that were recalled in 2023. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, the Maryland Department of Health, and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture conducted lab analysis of multiple lots of those pouches and found extremely high levels of lead. In addition, after an inspection in the company's facility in Ecuador, FDA investigators found serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis, and Risk Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation. A hazard analysis was not conducted before the recall. Considering that food … [Read more...]
El Chilar Cinnamon Ground Recall Expanded For Traces of Lead
The El Chilar Cinnamon Ground recall from March 2024 is being expanded for traces of lead. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is El Chilar HF. The issue could have been caused by potentially adulterated raw material from the company's supplier. There is no level of safe exposure to lead. This heavy metal can cause serious health problems. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. The effects of lead consumption can vary based on the amount consumed, the duration of exposure, and the patient’s age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for weeks or months, permanent damage to the central nervous system can occur, including lowered IQ. For adults, … [Read more...]
Colonna Brothers Expands Cinnamon Recall For Lead
Colonna Brothers expands the recall of their ground cinnamon products for elevated lead levels, according to the FDA. The original recall that was issued in early March, 2024 was for Marcum and Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon with different best by dates. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Colonna Brothers of North Bergen, New Jersey. There is no safe exposure to lead. This heavy metal can cause serious health problems. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms. The effects of lead consumption can vary based on the amount, duration of exposure, and the patient’s age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for weeks or months, permanent … [Read more...]
Spice Class Ground Cinnamon Recalled For High Lead Levels
Spice Class Ground Cinnamon is being recalled for potentially high lead levels. This heavy metal can cause serious health consequences if consumed in high quantities or over a long period of time, including learning disorders, developmental defects, kidney dysfunction, and hypertension.. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is American Spices of Ozone Park, New York. The recalled product is Spice Class ground cinnamon that is packaged in 7 ounce and 11 ounce PET jars. The expiration date that is stamped on the product label is 12/2026. The cinnamon was sold in the New York City area at the retail level between December 1, 2023 and May 15, 2024. The recall was triggered because analysis that was … [Read more...]
