5 U.S. States issue cinnamon recall over possible health risk

ILLINOIS – A company out of Illinois has issued a recall of their ground cinnamon from store shelves.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, samples of the product showed the presence of lead.

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The spice was sold at retailers in Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio.

On their website, the FDA said, “The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services which revealed that the finished products contained lead.”

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This is the latest cinnamon-related recall in recent months because of possible lead contamination. Six cinnamon products were flagged in March by the FDA, including those sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores. In July, more cinnamon items were added.

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Lead exposure can pose a number of health risks depending on the amount and duration of exposure, including high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney damage. It’s especially dangerous for children and can cause varying levels of brain damage.

Experts urge consumers to buy spices from companies that have publicly said they monitor their sources.