FDA Recalls Lucky Foods Cinnamon Powder in Texas, 14 Other States Over Lead Contamination

Ground cinnamon products added to FDA public health alert due to presence of elevated levels of lead. (Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration recalled Lucky Foods Cinnamon Powder for containing elevated levels of lead.

The product has a "best by" date of Sept. 15, 2027. According to the FDA report, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets collected samples of this product.

The recalled product was distributed in 15 states. The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and not to buy these ground cinnamon products.

Here's what to know about the recalled cinnamon.

What states was the cinnamon recalled?

TBC Distribution Corporate of Brooklyn, NY is recalling Lucky Foods brand Cinnamon Powder 40g, best before date 15.09.2027 because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead
U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Accroding to the FDA, the brand of cinnamon was recalled in the following states:

• California
• Florida
• Georgia
• Texas
• Illinois
• Maryland
• Michigan
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• New Jersey
• New York
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania

No illnesses were reported to date.

What should consumers do about the recalled product?

Consumers are urged not to consume the product and may contact the company at 718-444-5556, Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central time.

What is lead?

Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the Earth’s crust. While it has some beneficial uses, it can be toxic to humans and animals, causing health effects.

According to the World Health Organization, too much exposure to lead can lead to the following symptoms:

• Exposure to lead can affect multiple body systems and is particularly harmful to young children and women of childbearing age.
• Lead is distributed to the brain, liver, kidney and bones. It is stored in the teeth and bones, where it can accumulate over time.
• Human exposure is assessed through the measurement of lead in blood.
• Lead exposure was attributed to more than 1.5 million deaths globally in 2021, primarily due to cardiovascular effects.
• Lead in bone is released into blood during pregnancy and becomes a source of exposure to the developing fetus.