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The FDA has recalled certain brands of ground cinnamon, including HAETAE, Roshni, Durra, and Wise Wife, due to elevated lead levels that pose health risks, especially with prolonged exposure. Consumers are advised to dispose of these products and check their cabinets to prevent potential health issues.
The FDA has warned that ground cinnamon sold at discount stores, including Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded due to potential health risks, particularly for children. The agency identified several brands affected by the contamination and urged suppliers to voluntarily recall the products. Consumers are advised not to purchase these products and to dispose of any containers they have at home. The FDA emphasized the importance of preventing lead exposure, which can lead to serious health issues, especially in children.
The FDA has warned of elevated lead levels in ground cinnamon products from six brands, advising consumers to throw them away due to potential health risks. While the lead levels are lower than those found in previously recalled cinnamon applesauce, prolonged exposure could still be unsafe, especially for young children. The agency has requested voluntary recalls from the companies and is urging industry to take more action to prevent contaminants from entering the food supply.
The FDA has issued a warning about six ground cinnamon products contaminated with lead, urging consumers to discard them due to elevated lead levels ranging from 2.03 to 3.4 parts per million. Lead exposure is especially toxic to children, with potential symptoms including headaches, stomach and muscle pain, vomiting, anemia, irritability, fatigue, and weight loss. The agency has notified retailers and recommended a voluntary recall, emphasizing the need for better protection against chemical hazards in food. This alert follows previous cases of lead poisoning linked to cinnamon applesauce, highlighting the importance of food safety measures to prevent contaminants from entering the food supply.
The FDA has issued a warning about ground cinnamon sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, stating that it is tainted with high levels of lead and should be discarded due to potential health risks, particularly for children. The agency has urged suppliers to voluntarily recall the products and consumers are advised not to buy them. Dollar Tree and Family Dollar have removed the products from their shelves, and customers can return them for a refund. The FDA has not received reports of illnesses or health effects related to the contaminated cinnamon, but emphasizes the dangers of lead exposure, especially for children.
The FDA has expanded its investigation into lead contamination in cinnamon products, warning consumers to stop using ground cinnamon from six brands due to elevated levels of lead. This comes after the agency identified several cases of lead poisoning linked to cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches. The affected brands include La Fiesta, Marcum, MTCI, Swad, Supreme Tradition, and El Chillar, with lead concentrations ranging from 2 to 3.4 parts per million. The FDA advises consumers to discard these products and seek medical advice if exposed to elevated lead levels.
The FDA has expanded its investigation into lead contamination in cinnamon products, warning consumers to stop using ground cinnamon from six brands due to elevated levels of lead. This comes after an earlier recall of cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches. The agency has advised manufacturers to recall these products and consumers to stop using them, as prolonged exposure may be unsafe. The concentrations of lead in the ground cinnamon products ranged from 2 to 3.4 parts per million, far lower than the levels found in the recalled applesauce pouches. The FDA is recommending recalls of ground cinnamon from six distributors and urges anyone who may have been exposed to elevated levels of lead to consult a healthcare provider.
The FDA has warned that ground cinnamon sold at discount retailers, including Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, is contaminated with high levels of lead, posing a potential health risk, especially to children. The agency has urged suppliers to voluntarily recall the products and advised consumers to discard any containers they have at home. The contaminated cinnamon products include various brands sold by different stores. The FDA's targeted survey was launched after a previous recall of lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches. While no illnesses have been reported in connection with the contaminated cinnamon, the agency emphasized that there is no safe level of lead exposure for humans and that long-term exposure can lead to serious health issues.