The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1745-2024·Announced 2024-09-04

Spice Class Brand Ground Cinnamon Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels

Spice Class brand Ground Cinnamon (7oz and 11oz jars) is recalled due to elevated lead levels (2,040 ppb). The manufacturer is American Spice LLC.

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: This is FDA Class II with no reported illnesses or hospitalizations. Lead contamination in food presents a documented health risk, but actual harm has not been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score at a maximum of 3.

Plain-English summary

Spice Class brand Ground Cinnamon packed in 7-ounce and 11-ounce PET jars is being recalled by American Spice LLC. The product contains elevated levels of lead at 2,040 parts per billion.

The recall affects 1,224 units distributed in New York. Affected cinnamon has an expiration date of 12/2026.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and discard it. No illnesses have been reported to date. Contact the manufacturer for questions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Spice Class brand Ground Cinnamon packed in 7oz and 11oz PET jars
Manufacturer
American Spice LLC
Category
Food — Spices / Seasonings
Hazard
  • lead-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Expiration date: 12/2026

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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