The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0208-2026·Announced 2025-12-03

Cinnamon powder recalled after lead measured at 2.92 milligrams per kilogram

Homeneeds is recalling 7 cases of DEVI brand Cinnamon Powder after an FDA sample of the ground cinnamon was found to contain 2.92 mg/kg of lead.

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: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: a measured elevated lead level in a food is a chemical hazard, and no illnesses are reported.

Plain-English summary

DEVI brand Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini Powder), net weight 3.5 oz (100 g), in a flexible plastic bag, UPC 6 09595 11904 5, imported and distributed by Homeneeds of Bellevue, Washington and a product of India, is being recalled over elevated levels of lead.

The record states an FDA ground cinnamon sample was found to contain 2.92 mg/kg of lead.

The recall covers 7 cases, totalling 140 100 g packets, from batch 2502315. The product was distributed in Washington. The FDA has classified the recall as Class II.

Lead has no safe exposure level, and repeated dietary exposure is the concern with a pantry spice. The enforcement record reports no illnesses.

Anyone holding a packet from batch 2502315 should stop using it and follow the retailer's instructions.

The recalled product

Product
DEVI brand Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini Powder), net wt.: 3.5 oz (100 g), packaged in flexible plastic bag. UPC 6 09595 11904 5. Imported and Distributed by Homeneeds Inc. Bellevue, WA 98007; Product of India
Manufacturer
Homeneeds Inc
Category
Food — Spice
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)

  • Batch # 2502315

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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