Elevated lead levels found in cinnamon products, report finds

(NEW YORK) -- Elevated levels of lead have been found in 12 of 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends, according to a Consumer Reports article published Thursday.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not set lead-level thresholds for spices, but three of the...

Ground cinnamon recalled due to potentially elevated lead levels

(NEW YORK) -- Several New York distributors have recalled ground cinnamon products that were potentially contaminated with increased levels of lead.According to an announcement posted on the Food and Drug Administration website Monday, American Spices, LLC. has recalled its Spice Class branded ground cinnamon...