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The FDA warns that over 10 cinnamon brands may contain elevated lead levels

Reports show that products tested with up to 7.68 parts per million (ppm) of lead in retail samples

Consumers are being urged to dispose of recalled cinnamon ahead of the holiday season

With the holiday baking season quickly approaching, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to check their spice cabinets.

Over 10 ground cinnamon products sold under different brand names have been recalled nationwide after testing showed they may contain higher-than-safe levels of lead.

The latest announcement, issued Friday, Sept. 12, expands on earlier alerts from March 2024 and July 2025. The FDA says the newly recalled products were distributed by several retailers across the U.S. and cou

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