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 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 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...]

A public health alert has been issued for lead in El Servidor ground cinnamon, according to the FDA. Product testing conducted by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and confirmed by the FDA determined the contamination. The distributor of this product is El Servidor Corp of Elmhurst, New York. The FDA has recommended that the distributor voluntarily recall this product. The FDA will update this notice if they do agree to voluntarily issue a recall, The cinnamon was sold at Mannan Supermarket, Inc. This latest alert joins many other types and brands of ground cinnamon that have been potentially contaminated with lead. The issue started when WanaBana cinnamon applesauce products were found to be contaminated with this heavy metal last spring. The FDA … [Read more...]

MK Cinnamon Powder is being recalled because it may have high levels of lead. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Mak Trading Company of Santa Fe Springs, California. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Those who are exposed to very low levels of lead for a short period of time may not have any symptoms at all. Symptoms of lead poisoning in adults over a longer time frame can include high blood pressure, headache, abdominal pain, difficulties with memory or concentration, mood disorders, and miscarriage or stillbirth. Symptoms of … [Read more...]

Tasty-Sawa Ground Cinnamon is being voluntarily 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 or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Spices USA Inc. of Hialeah, Florida. There is no safe level of lead consumption. People who are exposed to very low levels of lead for a short period of time may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of lead poisoning over a longer period of time in adults can include high blood pressure, headache, difficulties with memory or concentration, abdominal pain, mood disorders, and miscarriage or stillbirth. Symptoms of lead poisoning in children, who are more affected by this heavy … [Read more...]