News Recalls More Ground Cinnamon Products Recalled Due to Elevated Lead Levels Check your cinnamon for this recalled information. By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 4, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Photo: Adobe Stock There’s an ongoing investigation on ground cinnamon products sold nationwide, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to elevated lead levels found in popular brands. Test results have shown a concerning amount of lead in ground and powdered cinnamon, leading to recalls. The most recent products that have been recalled due to excessive lead content are Super Brand, El Servidor Corp ground cinnamon, Gutierrez ground cinnamon and Asli cinnamon powder. International Delight Just Recalled 10,000 Sugar-Free Coffee Creamers for Containing Sugar Most recently, Super Brand has been added to the list of recalled ground cinnamon after samples were collected by the Arkansas Department of Health and reviewed by the FDA. The dried cinnamon powder was sold in clear plastic bags at Asian supermarkets in Little Rock, Arkansas. The El Servidor Corp and Gutierrez branded cinnamon products were sold in New York retail stores from January 14, 2024, through August 19 in 1.5-ounce clear plastic bags. The Asli cinnamon powder recalled was sold in 7-ounce plastic bags in Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Montana and Ohio retail locations. The Asli cinnamon powder affected has a lot number “DDDLUS” and UPC “703440150723” printed on the packaging. While there are no illnesses connected to these recent recalls, chronic lead exposure can have dangerous effects on the body. High levels of lead can be especially harmful for young children and can cause permanent damage to their nervous system, leading to developmental defects, learning disorders and other health problems. Signs of chronic lead exposure in adults can include kidney dysfunction, neurocognitive issues and hypertension. For questions regarding this investigation, call your local FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for more information. Costco Just Recalled Salmon Due to Listeria Risk—Here's What to Know Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. More ground cinnamon products added to FDA public health alert due to presence of elevated levels of lead. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Asli Fine Foods recalls Asli cinnamon powder 7 oz. because of possible health risk. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Gutierrez distributor expands recall of ground cinnamon because of possible health risk. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Lead in food and foodwares. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Consumer complaint coordinators.