"FDA Alerts Consumers to Lead Contamination in Six Ground Cinnamon Brands"

The FDA has issued a safety alert warning consumers to stop using certain ground cinnamon products sold by retailers including Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, and Save A Lot, due to elevated levels of lead. The tainted products from six different distributors have been identified, and the FDA has recommended a voluntary recall. Consumers are advised to check their pantries for the impacted products and to consult a healthcare provider if they believe they've been exposed to elevated levels of lead. Long-term exposure to lead can lead to adverse health effects, especially in children, and the recall specifically targets the identified brands, not all cinnamon products.