Ground cinnamon recalled nationwide for elevated lead levels
Supreme Tradition and Marcum brand ground cinnamon distributed to US retailers is being recalled due to elevated lead levels. Consumers should not use the affected products.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II lead contamination without reported illnesses or injuries. Lead is a known health hazard meeting the criteria for high severity as a risk-of-harm product, despite absence of reported cases.
Plain-English summary
Supreme Tradition brand and Marcum brand ground cinnamon packaged in 1.5 oz and 2.25 oz clear plastic jars has been recalled.
The products contain elevated lead levels. Lead contamination in food poses a public health concern, particularly for vulnerable populations including children and pregnant women.
The affected cinnamon was distributed to retail stores nationwide. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should stop using them and discard them.
The recalled product
- Product
- Supreme Tradition brand and Marcum brand ground cinnamon. Packaged in 1.5 oz and 2.25 oz clear plastics jars
- Manufacturer
- Colonna Brothers Inc.
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Hazard
- lead-contamination
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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