Ground cinnamon sold in 14 states recalled. See affected product
Key Points:
- SLR Food Distribution Inc. is recalling Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon sold in 14 states due to potential contamination with elevated levels of lead, as reported by the FDA on October 29.
- The affected product was distributed between September 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026, in states including Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
- The cinnamon is packaged in a clear plastic container with a black cap, bearing a best-by date of April 25, 2027, and a UPC number 0688474302754.
- Consumers are advised to discard or return the product to the place of purchase for a refund and can contact SLR Food Distribution Inc. via phone or email for more information.
- No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, but the CDC warns that high levels of lead exposure can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, memory loss, and constipation.