If you have ground cinnamon in your spice cabinet, it’s time to check the label.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of several ground cinnamon products due to elevated levels of lead.
The recall affects three brands: ALB-USA Enterprises, Inc., American Spices, LLC, and Advance Food International Inc.
Products Recalled
ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder
UPC: 5304000333362
Best Before Date: August 30, 2025
Distribution: New York, Connecticut, Michigan, and Massachusetts
Spice Class brand Ground Cinnamon (American Spices, LLC)
Expiration Date: December 2026
Distribution: New York City
Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder (Advance Food International Inc.)
Distribution: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts
Note: No expiration date or UPC number was provided for this product.
Health Risks of Lead Exposure
While short-term exposure to lead may not show immediate symptoms, chronic exposure can lead to serious health problems.
Children are particularly vulnerable due to their smaller size and developing bodies. Long-term lead exposure in children can cause permanent nervous system damage, developmental issues, learning disorders, and other health problems.
In adults, lead exposure can result in kidney dysfunction, neurocognitive issues, and hypertension.
What to Do if You Have These Products
If you have purchased any of these recalled cinnamon products, stop using them immediately and return them for a refund.
For ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder, contact ALB-USA Enterprises, Inc. at (917) 922-5627.
For Spice Class brand Ground Cinnamon, contact American Spices, LLC at (917) 532-6768.
For Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder, reach out to Advance Food International Inc. at (718) 482-0123.
No illnesses have been reported so far, but the companies are urging consumers to take the recall seriously and seek refunds for the affected products.
