Reexamine your holiday ingredients, especially for cinnamon dishes.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported Oct. 29 that SLR Food Distribution Inc. was recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon sold in several states because it may be contaminated with “high levels of lead.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exposure to high levels of lead for a short time can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, memory loss and constipation.
The FDA says no illnesses have been linked to this recall.
Here’s what we know and what customers should do next.
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In which states was the product distributed?
Wise Wife Brand Cinnamon was distributed to retail and grocery stores in 14 states between September 8, 2025 and June 28, 2026. States include:
The FDA said the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station identified the problem after evaluating the affected product.
What is the UPC number?
The product comes in a clear plastic seasoning container with a black cap and a best before date of April 25, 2027. The UPC on the back of the label is 0688474302754.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should throw away or return the affected product to the place of purchase for a refund.
SLR Food Distribution Inc. can be contacted by phone at 1-516-437-3782 or by email at slrusaorder@gmail.com.
Taylor Ardrey is a reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
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