More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead

As of Nov 1, 2024 the FDA updated the alert below with an additional product, Super Brand ground cinnamon, that contains elevated levels of lead.  The samples were collected at a retail establishment by the State Department of Health and reviewed by the FDA.  Exposure to this product may be unsafe.  Please view the table and recommendations below for more details.

Recommendations for Consumers

The FDA is advising consumers to stop using and dispose of the ground cinnamon products listed in the table above.

• Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve ground cinnamon products listed in the table above and should discard them.
• These products have a long shelf life. Consumers should check their homes and discard these products.
• If there’s suspicion that someone has been exposed to elevated levels of lead, talk to your healthcare provider. Most people have no obvious immediate symptoms of lead exposure.
• Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care. To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction), visit Industry and Consumer Assistance.

Please click for more information on lead testing your child or your home, or contact the Cattaraugus County Health Department at (716) 373-8050.