"Lead Contamination Alert: FDA Issues Warnings for Cinnamon Products"

The Connecticut Department of Public Health issued a public health alert urging people to stop using certain cinnamon products due to high levels of lead, following a recall by the FDA. The affected products were sold at various retailers in Connecticut, and consumers are advised to avoid using them. Symptoms of lead exposure can include headaches, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and individuals with concerns about exposure should consult a healthcare provider. The FDA has expanded testing to include ground cinnamon from discount retailers and is reminding manufacturers of their obligation to prevent contamination. This alert follows a previous recall of applesauce products due to the risk of elevated blood lead levels.