In an updated alert, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced another ground cinnamon product is under a public health alert because it may contain lead.

The FDA has issued a new warning for Jiva Organic ground cinnamon, stating that it contains elevated lead levels. Exposure to the product may be unsafe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA, which have updated an alert issued in the summer of 2024 to include the additional product.

Recent research has found that lead in food and certain cooking items poses a risk to people and families. Lead in any amount can cause health problems, particularly in children, whether a person breathes it in or ingests it, while extremely high lead levels can cause a seizure, coma or death.

As of Friday, Sept. 12, the date of the FDA's alert, there had been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions caused by the recalled product.

What cinnamon is being recalled?

Spicey World USA distributed the recalled Jiva Organic ground cinnamon, which contains the lot code AF-CINP/822.

The product has a best-by date of July 2025.

Where was the recalled cinnamon sold?

The recalled Jiva Organic ground cinnamon was distributed by Spicey World of USA and sold at TAJ SUPERMARKET, the FDA's alert says.

According to the supermarket's website, the store is located in Sacramento, California.

What cinnamon products are recalled?

Jiva Organic ground cinnamon is now the 12th ground cinnamon product to be recalled since the initial public health alert in July 2024.

The other products are:

  • La Frontera
  • Asli
  • El Chilar
  • Marcum
  • SWAD
  • Supreme Tradition
  • Super Brand
  • Compania Indillor Orientale
  • ALB Flavor
  • Shahzada
  • Spice Class

What to do if you bought Jiva Organic ground cinnamon

The FDA is advising consumers not to use the product and to dispose of it.

Additionally, health officials advise the following:

  • If you used the product, alert a healthcare provider. Most people do not have obvious, immediate symptoms of lead exposure.
  • Report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction) by visiting Industry and Consumer Assistance.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund

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