The FDA has expanded a nationwide recall of ground cinnamon products after discovering elevated lead levels in multiple brands sold across U.S. retailers, including Dollar Tree and Save-a-Lot.
The agency is now warning consumers to check their spice racks and toss any affected containers — especially since ground cinnamon can sit in cabinets for years without being replaced.
The recall, which first began in July 2024, now covers 16 different brands after the October 2025 update added four more names: HAETAE, Roshni, Durra, and Wise Wife. These join previously listed products from Jiva Organics, Super Brand, Asli, El Chilar, Marcum, SWAD, Supreme Tradition, Compania Indillor Orientale, ALB Flavor, Shahzada, Spice Class, and La Frontera.
The FDA says contaminated batches were distributed through grocery stores and discount chains nationwide. Testing by federal and state labs has been ongoing since the original recall, as new samples continue to reveal unsafe levels of lead.
Health officials warn that repeated consumption of contaminated cinnamon can raise lead levels in the blood — a serious risk for young children. Long-term exposure can cause learning disabilities, behavioral issues, and lower IQ, even without immediate symptoms.
The FDA has urged anyone who believes they or their children might have been exposed to contact a healthcare provider. In most cases, lead poisoning develops gradually, with no clear early warning signs.
The latest expansion marks the fourth update since the recall began, underscoring how widespread the problem may be. Regulators continue to test additional spice samples with help from state agencies.
For now, officials are asking consumers to double-check their spice jars, especially older ones. If the brand name appears on the recall list, the safest move is simple — don’t use it.