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Lead Risk: Cinnamon Recalled Across 14 States
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Ground cinnamon recalled due to lead contamination in 14 states.
- Lucky Foods brand cinnamon sold in vacuum-sealed pouches is affected.
- No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.
Ground cinnamon sold by TBC Distribution Corporate in Brooklyn, New York, has been recalled in 14 states following the discovery of elevated lead levels. The affected product is the Lucky Foods-branded cinnamon powder, identified by its best-by date of Sept. 15, 2027, and packaged in a 40g vacuum-sealed pouch with a brown label.
The recall is part of an ongoing public health alert regarding lead contamination in cinnamon products. While no illnesses have been reported thus far, consumers who have purchased the recalled cinnamon are urged not to consume it. They should contact the company directly for further instructions and information.
The distribution spanned from April 11 to September 1 in states including California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas. Lead exposure can have serious health consequences, particularly for children, leading to developmental issues and long-term health problems.
