Health Alert for Ground Cinnamon Products due to elevated levels of lead

United States

Update November 7th, 2025:
The FDA has issued an update to include another product in the alert, Venzu Traders cinnamon (dalchini) powder, after tests showed it contains high levels of lead. Samples of this item were obtained from a retail store, and using this product could pose health risks due to lead exposure.

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Update October 30th, 2025:
The FDA has expanded its previous alert to include DEVI and BaiLiFeng ground cinnamon products, which were found to have high levels of lead during testing at a retail location. These products may pose a health risk if consumed.

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Update October 10th, 2025:
The FDA has revised its previous alert to include HAETAE and Roshni brand ground cinnamon, which were found to have high lead levels. These products were sampled by the FDA from a retail location.

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Update October 8th, 2025:
The FDA has expanded its previous alert to include additional products, Durra and Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, found to have high levels of lead. These samples were obtained during a retail inspection.

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Update September 12th, 2025:
The FDA has added Jiva Organic ground cinnamon to the list of affected products after samples collected at a retail location tested for elevated levels of lead.

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Updated November 1st, 2024:
The FDA is updating the alert below with an additional product, Super Brand ground cinnamon, that contains elevated levels of lead.

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Updated August 30th, 2024:
The FDA is continuing to review sample results received from state partners who have been continuously sampling ground cinnamon at retail establishments for elevated levels of lead. The FDA has added Asli brand ground cinnamon to the list of affected products after samples collected at a retail location tested for elevated levels of lead.

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July 30th, 2024:
The FDA has issued a public health alert due to the presence of elevated levels of lead in several ground cinnamon products. The product was distributed Nationwide.

The products were distributed by various companies including:
- Distributor: El Chilar, Retailer: El Torito Market, Brand Name: El Chilar, Lot #: D181EX0624 (Maryland), E054EX0225 (Maryland), PPM: 3.75 and 7.01.
- Distributor: Moran Foods, LLC, Retailer: Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Ltd., Brand Name: Marcum, Lot #: BEST BY: 12/05/25 12 D8 (Missouri), BEST BY: 12/05/25 12 D11 (Virginia), PPM: 2.22 and 2.14.
- Distributor: Raja Foods LLC, Retailer: Patel Brothers, Brand Name: SWAD, Lot #: Batch No.: KX28223, Best Before October 2026 (Connecticut), PPM: 2.89.
- Distributor: Greenbrier International, Inc., Retailer: Dollar Tree, Brand Name: Supreme Tradition, Lot #: 10A11, BEST BY: 10/06/25 (California), PPM: 2.37.
- Distributor: MAMTAKIM, Inc., Retailer: Eurogrocery, Brand Name: Compania Indillor Orientale, Lot #: Exp and Lot: 08 2024 L1803231 (Connecticut), PPM: 2.23.
- Distributor: ALB-USA Enterprises Inc., Retailer: Eurogrocery, Brand Name: ALB Flavor, Lot #: Best Before:30/08/2025 - LA02 (Connecticut), PPM: 3.93.
- Distributor: Advance Food International, Inc, Retailer: Premium Supermarket, Brand Name: Shahzada, Lot #: None (New York), PPM: 2.03.
- Distributor: American Spices LLC, Retailer: Fish World, Brand Name: Spice Class, Lot #: Best by: 12/2026 (New York), PPM: 2.04.
- Distributor: a Frontera Imports, Retailer: Frutas Y Abarrotes Mexico, Inc., Brand Name: La Frontera, Lot #: None (New York), PPM: 2.66.

Long-term exposure to elevated levels of lead in the diet could contribute to adverse health effects, particularly for those who may already have elevated blood lead levels from other exposures. The potential for adverse health effects varies depending on several factors, including the level of lead in the food, the age of the consumer, and the length, amount, and frequency of exposure to lead in the food.

The FDA has recommended that these firms voluntarily recall the affected products. Consumers are advised to stop using the listed ground cinnamon products.

If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/more-ground-cinnamon-products-added-fda-public-health-alert-due-presence-elevated-levels-lead