Wise Wife Cinnamon powder recalled due to Elevated Levels of Lead

Auburn, 42206 Kentucky, United States

Update October 15th, 2025:
The recall was classified as Class II.

Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm


September 26th, 2025:
SLR Food Distribution is recalling Wise Wife brand Cinnamon because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Wise Wife brand Ground Cinnamon was distributed to retailers located in NJ, NY, FL, MD, MN, OK, and OH between 02/15/2024 and 06/28/2025.

The recalled product is identified as the Wise Wife brand and packaged in a 1.76oz (50g) clear plastic jar with a black lid. UPC 0 688474 302853 is printed on the back label.

The recall was the result of an analysis conducted by the United States Food and Drug Administration that revealed the product contained elevated levels of lead. The last sales order of the product was distributed on 6/28/25, and SLR Food Distribution, Inc is no longer selling the product.

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/slr-food-distribution-inc-recalls-wise-wife-brand-ground-cinnamon-because-possible-health-risk