Ground Cinnamon Recalled Nationwide: North Dakota Shoppers Urged to Dispose

Heads up friends, another recall has just been issued, and this could affect us in North Dakota. Federal health experts announced on Wednesday that ground cinnamon that is sold by budget stores in the United States is tainted with high amounts of lead and ought to be thrown away.

According to the US Food and Drug Administration, cinnamon from retailers like Family Dollar and Dollar Tree includes lead in amounts that may be harmful to humans, especially young ones, who use the spice frequently. The organization asked vendors to voluntarily recall the merchandise.

Brands included in the recall, and what the packaging looks like:

The La Fiesta brand, sold by La Superior and SuperMercados; the Marcum brand, sold by Save A Lot stores; the MK brands, sold by SF Supermarket; the Swad brand, sold by Patel Brothers; the El Chilar brand, sold by La Joya Morelense; and the Supreme Tradition brand, sold by Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores, are among the cinnamon products covered by the agency's safety alert.

"Taking these ground cinnamon products off the market will stop them from adding excessive levels of lead to children's diets," the advisory stated.

The organization advised consumers not to purchase the goods and to discard any containers they may have at home.

According to a corporate spokeswoman, the cinnamon has been taken from the shelves of Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores. Consumers might get a refund by returning goods to neighboring retailers.

North Dakota has both Dollar Tree And Family Dollar stores. Where are they located?

• Minot
• Bismarck
• Jamestown
• Devils Lake
• Grand Forks
• Fargo
• Watford City
• New Town

After over 500 American children became ill from lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches that were recalled in October 2023, FDA authorities conducted what they called a "targeted survey" of cinnamon items found in bargain stores.

In contrast to the puree pouches, which contained 2,270 to 5,110 parts per million of lead, the ground cinnamon products in Wednesday's notice had lead levels of 2.03 to 3.4 parts per million.

The FDA stated that there have been no reports of sickness or other health problems related to the new ground cinnamon notice.

For humans, there is no acceptable level of lead exposure. Lead exposure over an extended period can result in issues, particularly for developing children, such as behavioral issues, learning impairments, and decreased IQ.

Although the US government doesn't strictly restrict the amount of lead in food goods, the FDA does monitor foods for lead levels. The FDA reminded all American cinnamon producers, processors, distributors, and facility managers in writing of their need to guard against chemical risks in food, including spices.

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