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FDA warns consumers to stop using six brands of ground cinnamon found to have high levels of lead

The FDA has expanded its investigation into tainted cinnamon products, finding lead contamination in ground cinnamon from discount retailers.
Over 460 cases of lead poisoning have been linked to cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches under various brands, prompting recalls and health warnings.
Prolonged exposure to products containing lead, like ground cinnamon, can result in long-term health issues, particularly in children.

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Associated Press News

Ground Cinnamon Sold at Discount Stores Is Tainted With Lead, FDA Warns

Ground cinnamon sold in U.S. discount stores is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded.

2 months ago·United States

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Ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, FDA warns

Ground cinnamon sold in U.S. discount stores is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded

2 months ago·United States

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CNN

FDA warns consumers to stop using six brands of ground cinnamon found to have high levels of lead

The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into tainted cinnamon products, and its experts now say that the lead contamination extends beyond the cinnamon applesauce pouches that were recalled in October.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

Elevated lead found in six ground cinnamon spice brands, FDA warns

The FDA is advising people to throw away six brands of ground cinnamon spice due to lead contamination.

2 months ago

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FDA warns consumers to stop using six brands of ground cinnamon found to have high levels of lead

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into tainted cinnamon products, and its experts now say that the lead contamination extends beyond the cinnamon applesauce pouches that were recalled in October. The agency said Wednesday that expanded testing has identified several brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead. The FDA says that more than 460 confirmed and suspected cases …

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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New York Post

Ground cinnamon sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar tainted with lead: FDA

FDA officials launched what they called a “targeted survey” of cinnamon products sold in discount stores after an October 2023 recall of lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches that sickened nearly 500 US children.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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