25/09/2026
Check your pantry
URGENT: The FDA is recalling ground cinnamon, a staple in holiday cooking, for “elevated levels of lead” as officials warn of “permanent damage to the central nervous system.”
The recalled product was sold as Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning and distributed to grocery stores, delis, and supermarkets located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.
While short-term exposure to lead may not elicit symptoms, long-term exposure to lead may result in “permanent damage to the central nervous system,” “learning disorders, developmental defects, and other longterm health problems.”
Health officials are urging consumers to check pantries and discard the recalled product, or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
This is the latest in a wave of high-profile food recalls, including pork, beef, mixed berries, and mangos. Last year, the Trump administration cut funding and laid off thousands of public health workers.
