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FDA Expands Cinnamon Recall Over Lead Contamination Risks

10/17/2025

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded its ground cinnamon recall due to elevated lead levels, affecting 16 brands including HAETAE, Roshni, Durra, and Wise Wife.
The recall, issued in July 2024, warns about risks for children, including developmental delays and neurological damage.
The FDA notes difficulties contacting the distributor for HAETAE, and ongoing testing continues to assess cinnamon safety nationwide.
Consumers should discard recalled cinnamon products found in homes.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded its ground cinnamon recall due to elevated lead levels, affecting 16 brands including HAETAE, Roshni, Durra, and Wise Wife.
The recall, issued in July 2024, warns about risks for children, including developmental delays and neurological damage.
The FDA notes difficulties contacting the distributor for HAETAE, and ongoing testing continues to assess cinnamon safety nationwide.
Consumers should discard recalled cinnamon products found in homes.