Alert: 16 Cinnamon Brands Found with Lead Contamination—Check the Full List

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified several cinnamon brands containing hazardous lead levels. This alert now includes sixteen products, with HAETAE and Roshni recently added. The FDA has warned against consuming these spices after detecting lead contamination through testing processes.

Alert: 16 Cinnamon Brands Found with Lead Contamination

The contaminated cinnamon products include:

HAETAE – UPC: 6251136034139; Best by: Feb. 9; 4.6 ppm lead concentration
Roshni – UPC: 6251136034139; Best by: Feb. 9; 2.268 ppm lead concentration
Super Brand – Highest lead concentrations at 7.68 and 6.60 ppm
El Chilar (Maryland) – 3.75 and 7.01 ppm
ALB Flavor (Connecticut) – Best by: Aug. 30; 3.93 ppm
SWAD (Connecticut) – Batch number KX28223; Best by: Oct. 2026; 2.89 ppm
La Frontera (New York) – 2.66 ppm
Wise Wife – UPC: 0688474302853; 2.49 ppm
Durra – Best by: May 2026; 2.44 ppm
Supreme Tradition (California) – Best by: Oct. 6; 2.37 ppm
Asli (Missouri) – 2.32 ppm
Jiva Organics – Best by: July; 2.29 ppm
Compania Indillor Orentale (Connecticut) – Best by: Aug. 2024; 2.23 ppm
Marcum (Missouri and Virginia) – Best by: Dec. 5; 2.22 (MO) and 2.14 (VA) ppm
Spice Class (New York) – Best by: Dec. 2026; 2.04 ppm
Shahzada (New York) – 2.03 ppm

Health Risks and Consumption Warnings

No illnesses have been reported thus far due to this contamination, as of October 10. However, the FDA stresses the risks, especially for young children who are at significant risk due to their developing bodies. The agency advises disposal of the listed products to prevent potential harm.

Further Monitoring and Advice

The FDA continues to monitor cinnamon products for lead exposure, emphasizing that exposure side effects can vary based on individual circumstances. Consumers are urged to remain vigilant and check for affected products within their homes.