Lior Ground Cinnamon Recalled Due to Elevated Lead Levels
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Check your spice cabinet: ground cinnamon sold in six states, including Illinois, has been recalled due to potential contamination with elevated lead levels. The recall, involving Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning, was issued on Thursday, according to a statement posted on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. Galil Importing Corp. initiated an 'immediate' voluntary recall after a collected sample showed high lead levels. The company stated that it was notifying its customers to stop distributing the cinnamon and to hold any remaining inventory. The affected cinnamon is packaged in clear plastic containers of 3.2 ounces (or 90 grams), with the lot code GAP11304 printed on the side of the container. According to the company, the seasoning was distributed to retail and grocery stores, gourmet or high-quality food stores, and supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, and Illinois between November 18, 2025, and September 7, 2026. As of now, no illnesses have been reported, the statement noted. Customers who purchased the product are urged to discard it or return it for a refund. According to the FDA, short-term exposure to low levels of lead may not cause symptoms. The FDA indicated that additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely to occur with acute exposure to higher lead levels or with chronic exposure to lead. 'Although lead can affect nearly all body systems, its effects depend on the amount and duration of lead exposure, as well as age and body weight,' the statement said. The FDA noted that children exposed to a sufficient amount of lead over an extended period may suffer permanent damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health issues.
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