Lead in cinnamon: Where do things stand, 1 year after a scary recall?

The FDA issued three health alerts about lead in cinnamon in 2024, after dangerous amounts of the harmful element were found in children

Last Halloween, the FDA said that some cinnamon, a spice loved by many kids and adults, was contaminated with lead, a metal that can cause irreversible damage in babies and young children.

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Last Halloween, the FDA said that some cinnamon, a spice loved by many kids and adults, was contaminated with lead, a metal that can cause irreversible damage in babies and young children.