Ground cinnamon lead contamination recall
The gist
SLR Food Distribution recalled Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon in 14 states over elevated lead levels.
Shoppers should check the specific 110 g container rather than avoid all cinnamon.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2025Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon began being distributed to retail and grocery stores in 14 states, with distribution running through June 28, 2026.
- Oct 29, 2026SLR Food Distribution Inc. of Hicksville, NY, announced a voluntary recall of the cinnamon due to potentially elevated lead levels, posted by the FDA.
- Nov 3, 2026The FDA-announced recall was reported across outlets; the product was sold in Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Key terms
- FDA
- A U.S. federal agency that regulates food safety, drugs, vaccines, medical devices, cosmetics and related products.
- voluntary recall
- A request from a manufacturer to return a product after safety issues or defects are discovered.
Source: Wikipedia