Safety Alert
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UPDATE 9: ADDITIONAL GROUND CINNAMON PRODUCTS RECALLED DUE TO ELEVATED LEVELS OF LEAD
10+ Brands Affected to Date.
JUL 30, 2024
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Elevated lead levels
Severity
No illnesses have been reported yet. This update includes additional products which were recalled due to elevated levels of lead. Possible source of contamination is lead chromate - a substance illegally added to certain spices to increase their weight & color. Affected products are sold in various stores nationwide. These products have a long shelf life. 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.