Lead contamination warning for cinnamon powder products

The Food Safety Authority has issued a warning about possible lead contamination in two brands of cinnamon powder: Shahzada Cinnamon Powder by Advance Food International, Inc. and Ground Cinnamon by American Spices, LLC.

Both products belong to the food and beverages sector, more specifically to the spices, flavourings and salts category. The possible contamination is metal contamination, particularly lead, the consumption of which poses significant health risks.

Consumers are advised to immediately check their pantries for these products and not to use them. Further instructions and information regarding the recall process and consumer safety will be provided by the respective companies and health authorities.

For further details, consumers may contact Advance Food International, Inc. and American Spices, LLC directly. The Food Safety Department urges the public to stay informed and make safety a top priority by heeding all recall notices.