Ground cinnamon distributed by Gutierrez Distributors was recalled due to elevated lead levels. Consumers exposed to lead-contaminated spices face potential health risks from lead accumulation.
Class II (our estimate) — Eating this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
The agency has not published a classification for this recall yet. FDA enforcement data runs about a month behind the initial announcement, so we estimate severity from the stated hazard and replace it with the official class when it arrives.
Ground cinnamon
Lead — Elevated lead
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