Marcum and Supreme Tradition brand ground cinnamon was recalled for potential lead contamination. Consumers who use this product risk lead exposure, which can cause serious health problems especially in children and pregnant women.
Class II (our estimate) — Eating this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
The agency has not published a classification for this recall yet. FDA enforcement data runs about a month behind the initial announcement, so we estimate severity from the stated hazard and replace it with the official class when it arrives.
Ground cinnamon
Lead — Potential Metal Contaminant - Lead
Supreme Tradition and Marcum brand ground cinnamon products have been recalled due to elevated lead levels. Lead exposure can cause serious health effects, especially in children and pregnant women.
Lead — Elevated Lead Levels
Elevated lead levels in cinnamon
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