Federal health officials are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing showed lead in several more brands.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not produce symptoms, but long-term exposure to the metal can cause permanent damage to the central nervous system and lead to learning disabilities and other developmental disorders in children. The agency noted that chronic lead exposure has been linked to impaired kidney function, high blood pressure and neurocognitive disorders in adults.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead-contaminated paint, water, dust and soil are the most well-known hazards from lead, but other products, including candy, spices, ceremonial powders and alternative medicines, have also been found to contain lead.
“It is important to be aware of other sources, such as spices laced with lead chromate,” the CDC said in its weekly report. report It was released earlier this month.
Lead chromate, also known as chrome yellow, is an inorganic compound used as a pigment. This highly toxic chemical is no longer used in residential paints, but it is still used in marine and industrial paints and to color plastics. To American Chemical Society.
American Spice, Ozone Park, New York, announced it is recalling Spice Class brand ground cinnamon distributed to retail stores around New York City between Dec. 1, 2023 and May 15, 2024. News The FDA posted this on Monday.
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The product, which comes in 7- and 12-ounce plastic bottles and has a best-by date of Dec. 12, 2026, was recalled after analysis by New York state regulators found it to contain high levels of lead.
Consumers should immediately stop using Cinnamon and return it to the place of purchase for a refund, or call 1-917-532-6768 with any questions.
Advance Foods International, based in Maspeth, New York, is also recalling its Shahzada brand cinnamon powder in 7-ounce containers because it may contain high levels of lead.
The recalled cinnamon powder was distributed to retail stores in four states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York between January 1, 2024 and May 24, 2024. News The FDA posted this on Monday.
If you have any questions, please call us at 1-718-482-0123.
The recall follows a Friday recall by ALB-USA Enterprises, Bronx, New York, of ALB Flavors brand cinnamon powder for the same reason, the company said in a statement. News Posted by FDA.
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The recalled cinnamon powder was distributed to retail stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan and New York between December 15, 2022 and May 13, 2024, and has a net weight of 100 grams and is packaged in plastic bags.
This product has a best before date of August 30, 2025. If you have any questions, please call us at 1-917-922-5627 or 1-929-431-8505.
The FDA issued a public health alert Thursday after it found that El Cervidor brand powdered cinnamon sold by Elmhurst, New York-based Mannan Supermarkets also contained high levels of lead.
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The agency urged distributors to voluntarily recall the products, but the FDA stated.
The FDA issued a public health alert in March urging consumers to avoid purchasing the product. 6 ground cinnamon products This was because it was found to have high lead content.
The warning comes after a nationwide recall of lead-tainted applesauce. 519 Poisoning cases have been reported, primarily involving young children.
