Safety Alert
FDA Issues Safety Alert on Ground Cinnamon Products Due to Elevated Levels of Lead. 6 Brands Affected.
MAR 07, 2024
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Elevated lead levels
Severity
No illnesses have been reported yet. Possible source of contamination is lead chromate - a substance illegally added to certain spices to increase their weight & color. 6 brands are currently impacted. Affected products are sold in multiple states at stores such as Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Save A Lot & others. Check your pantry & discard if found.
Who's At Risk?
Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status. If you suspect that you or your family has been exposed to elevated levels of lead, talk to your healthcare provider immediately.
Symptoms
Most people have no obvious immediate symptoms of lead exposure. However, long-term exposure (weeks to months) can seriously harm a child’s health and cause damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, as well as learning, hearing, speech, and behavior problems. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects.