Asli Fine Foods of Woodridge, IL is recalling Asli Cinnamon Powder 7 oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Lead.
Source: Food and Drug Administration
Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure.
Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/ body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long- term health problems.
FDA Alert Concerning Certain Cinnamon Products Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead
Through product testing, the FDA has determined that the ground cinnamon products listed in the table below contain elevated levels of lead and that prolonged exposure to these products may be unsafe.
The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and not to buy these ground cinnamon products. The FDA has recommended that the firms voluntarily recall these products, with the exception of the MTCI cinnamon. The FDA has been unable to reach MTCI to share our findings and request that the company initiate a recall. The FDA will update this notice with the communications from firms that voluntarily agree to recall as we receive them.
Products
| Distributor | Brand Names(s) | Lots/Codes | Product Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Fiesta Food Products La Miranda, CA | La FiestaRecall Announcement | 25033 |  |
| Moran Foods, LLC Saint Ann, MO | MarcumRecall Announcement | Best By:10/16/25 10DB04/06/25 0400B1 (Missouri) |  |
| MTCI Santa Fe Springs, CA | MK | No codes |  |
| Raja Foods LLC Skokie, IL | SwadRecall Announcement | Best Before:July 2026 KX21223 |  |
| Greenbriar International, Inc. Chesapeake, VA | Supreme TraditionRecall Annoucement | Best By:09/29/25 09E804/17/25 04E1112/19/25 12C204/12/25 04ECB1208/24/25 08A_ _04/21/25 04E504/21/25 04E52025-09-22 09E20 (Missouri) |  |
| El Chilar Apopka, FL | El ChilarRecall Announcement | F275EX1026 (Maryland)D300EX1024 (Maryland) |  |
Recommendations for consumers
- The FDA is advising consumers to stop using and dispose of these products.
- Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve ground cinnamon products listed in the table above and should discard them.
- These products have a long shelf life. Consumers should check their homes and discard these products.
- If there’s suspicion that someone has been exposed to elevated levels of lead, talk to your healthcare provider. Most people have no obvious immediate symptoms of lead exposure.
