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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
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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