The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1753-2024·Announced 2024-09-04

Ground cinnamon recalled due to elevated lead levels

Colonna Brothers Inc. is recalling Supreme Tradition and Marcum brand ground cinnamon distributed nationwide due to elevated lead levels.

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: Lead is a known neurotoxin classified as a high-risk contaminant. No illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported. FDA Class II classification with a serious health hazard without reported injury meets the rubric criterion for Score 3 (High): 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Colonna Brothers Inc. is recalling Supreme Tradition brand ground cinnamon (2.25 oz, UPC 639277656377) and Marcum brand ground cinnamon (1.5 oz, UPC 051933364035) due to elevated lead levels.

Lead is a toxic metal that poses significant health risks, particularly to pregnant women, infants, and young children. Consumers who have purchased these cinnamon products should discontinue use.

The recalled products were distributed to retail stores nationwide. Affected products bear Best By dates of 10/06/25 (code 10A11), 12/05/25 (code 12 D8), and 12/05/25 (code 12 D11). Consumers with concerns about their purchases should contact Colonna Brothers Inc. or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Ground cinnamon. Supreme Tradition brand ground cinnamon packaged in 2.25 oz clear plastics jars with black lids. UPC: 639277656377 Marcum brand ground cinnamon packaged in 1.5 oz clear plastic jars with black lids. UPC:051933364035
Manufacturer
Colonna Brothers Inc.
Category
Food — Spices
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)

  • Best By: 10/06/25 10A11 Best By 12/05/25 12 D8 Best By 12/05/25 12 D11

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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