FILE - Two more brands of ground cinnamon were recalled due to elevated levels of lead. (FDA)
A cinnamon recall alert has been expanded after elevated levels of lead were found in several brands, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
On Oct. 10, the FDA added another two brands of ground cinnamon to its recall alert, adding to its ongoing investigation which began in July 2024.
What’s new?
Dig deeper:
The latest alert included HAETAE-brand and Roshni-brand ground cinnamon.
The FDA collected samples from both brands and found elevated levels of lead.
What's next:
The agency has recommended each brand recall these products and will continue monitoring the case.
Consumers are advised to throw away any of the products listed on its website, which can be found here.
The backstory:
The FDA issued a public health alert regarding the cinnamon recall on July 30, 2024.
How can lead in spices affect health?
There is currently no FDA limit for heavy metals in spices. However, the agency has set a limit of 1 part per million of lead in candy likely to be consumed by small children.
Generally, no amount of lead is safe, so it should be avoided, health officials said. Because spices are used in such small amounts, the potential harm of any single use is small, but damage could occur after weeks or months of exposure.
Lead can cause long-term problems in adults, including greater risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney damage. Lead is especially harmful to children, where it can cause problems with basic intelligence, learning and behavior.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from the FDA website and previous reporting by FOX Local. This story was reported from San Jose.