Cinnamon products recalled for elevated levels of lead: list of products affected
The FDA is recommending the recall of nine brands of ground cinnamon products that have the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a public health alert recommending the recall of several ground cinnamon brands due to the presence of elevated levels of lead. The FDA says exposure to the products could pose a risk to consumers’ health.
Short-term and low-level exposure to the metal may not cause any symptoms, but higher levels of lead exposure can have serious and detrimental effects on the human body. It can affect different bodily systems and lead to a range of health problems, particularly for babies and young children.
The severity of these effects depends on the level and duration of exposure, as well as the age and health of the individual.
The agency issued the warning after state programs conducted analyses on the products, with the results confirmed by the FDA.
The companies have been directed to voluntarily recall the affected products.
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Cinnamon products recalled for elevated levels of lead: list of products affected
The FDA is urging consumers to throw away any ground cinnamon products listed below, and to refrain from buying them.
Companies involved in the recall are also calling on customers not to consume the items and to return it instead to where they bought it to ask for a full refund.
| BRAND NAME | LOT CODE | RETAILER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Chilar | D181EX0624 (Maryland) E054EX0225 (Maryland) | El Torito Market | El Chilar Apopka, FL |
| Marcum | BEST BY: 12/05/25 12 D8 (Missouri) BEST BY: 12/05/25 12 D11 (Virginia) | Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Ltd. | Moran Foods, LLC Saint Ann, MO |
| SWAD | Batch No.: KX28223, Best Before October 2026 (Connecticut) | Patel Brothers | Raja Foods LLC Skokie, IL |
| Supreme Tradition | 10A11, BEST BY: 10/06/25 (California) | Dollar Tree | Greenbrier International, Inc. Chesapeake, VA |
| Compania Indillor Orientale | Exp and Lot: 08 2024 L1803231 (Connecticut) | Eurogrocery | MAMTAKIM, Inc., Elizabeth, NJ (importer) |
| ALB Flavor | Best Before:30/08/2025 - LA02 (Connecticut) | Eurogrocery | ALB-USA Enterprises Inc., Bronx, NY |
| Shahzada | None (New York) | Premium Supermarket | Advance Food International, Inc |
| Spice Class | Best by: 12/2026 (New York) | Fish World | American Spices LLC, NY |
| La Frontera | None (New York) | Frutas Y Abarrotes Mexico, Inc. | La Frontera Imports |
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What to do if you suspect exposure to lead
The FDA says if you believe that someone has been exposed to high levels of lead, you must contact your health provider immediately.
The agency recommends consumers take the following actions for complaints and reports of illness or allergic reactions:
- Call an FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator if you wish to speak directly to a person about your problem.
- Complete an electronic Voluntary MedWatch form online.
- Complete a paper Voluntary MedWatch form that can be mailed to FDA.
- Visit www.fda.gov/fcic for additional consumer and industry assistance.