High Lead Levels in Cinnamon:  A Consumer Reports study identified 12 cinnamon brands with lead levels exceeding 1 part per million (ppm), which could trigger recalls in states like New York.

Highest Offender:  Paras cinnamon powder topped the list, containing 3.52 ppm of lead, posing the greatest health risk among the tested products.

Other Affected Brands:  EGN, Mimi's Products, Bowl & Basket, and Rani Brand are also among the brands with dangerous lead concentrations.

Health Risks of Lead:  Lead exposure is harmful, especially to children, potentially affecting intelligence, behaviour, and learning. It also increases adults' risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney damage.

Lead Accumulation:  Even small amounts of lead can accumulate in the body over time, posing long-term health risks as it remains for years.

Brands Pull Products:  Paras and EGN have voluntarily pulled their products from stores following the report, while other brands have been contacted for comment.

FDA Monitoring:  The FDA has been actively testing cinnamon for lead after a previous outbreak linked to contaminated cinnamon-flavoured apple sauce sickened 500 children in the U.S.

Safer Alternatives:  Safer cinnamon brands identified include Kirkland Signature, Great Value, Trader Joe’s, McCormick, Sadaf, and 365 Whole Foods, all with significantly lower lead levels.

FDA Lead Warning:  The FDA has confirmed there is no known safe level of lead exposure, prompting public health alerts for several unsafe cinnamon products.

Public Health Impact:  Consumers are advised to discard certain cinnamon products and opt for safer brands due to the elevated lead risks, particularly to children’s health.

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