Ground Cinnamon Lead Recall: How to Check Your Jar, Updated November 8, 2026

Verified November 8, 2026, at 5:06 p.m. UTC.

Check the label before using ground cinnamon: on October 29, 2026, SLR Food Distribution recalled a specific Wise Wife product because it may contain elevated levels of lead. The affected cinnamon comes in a 110-gram container, has UPC 0688474302754, and carries a best-before date of April 25, 2027. Consumers should not eat it; the company says to discard it or return it for a full refund.

The recall was prompted by a sample that tested high for lead, according to the company announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. No illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced. That does not mean exposure can be ruled out: lead exposure often causes no obvious immediate symptoms.

Destaques

• Match the brand, product, container size, UPC, and best-before date against the recall notice.
• The recalled Wise Wife cinnamon was distributed to retailers in 14 states; check the product even if you have had it for months.
• Stop using a matching product and discard it or return it to the store for a refund.
• If a child may have consumed affected cinnamon, ask a health care provider whether a blood lead test is appropriate.

Which ground cinnamon is covered by the October 2026 recall?

The recall identifies Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon in a clear 110 g (3.88 oz) plastic container with a black screw-top cap. The UPC, 0688474302754, is printed on the back label, and the best-before date is 4/25/2027. Compare all the available details with the original notice rather than relying on the brand name alone.

According to the announcement, the product was distributed to retail and grocery stores in Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin between September 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026. Those are distribution dates, not necessarily the dates consumers bought the cinnamon.

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station found elevated lead in a sample, prompting the recall. The announcement does not establish that every container has the same lead concentration or that anyone who used the product became ill.

How can you check whether your cinnamon has been recalled?

1. Find the original container. Look for the brand, product name, package size, barcode number, and any lot code or best-before date. Check the back, side, and bottom of the package.
2. Compare each detail with the official notice. Different products from the same brand can have different UPCs or dates. The FDA announcement is the source for the October 2026 Wise Wife recall.
3. Check older alerts, too. The FDA maintains a separate ground cinnamon public health alert and product table and an earlier cinnamon alert. Read the identifying details and instructions for each listing; a public health alert and a company recall are not always the same thing.
4. Resolve missing information. If the cinnamon was transferred to an unlabeled jar or a date is illegible, check the original packaging, receipt, retailer, or manufacturer. Until you can identify it, set it aside rather than using it.

The FDA has also published a September 2026 recall for Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning: a 90 g container with UPC 794711005484 and lot GAP11304. The notices cover specific products and identifiers; they are not a recall of every cinnamon product sold in the United States.

What should you do if you have a recalled product?

Stop using it immediately. For the October 2026 Wise Wife recall, the company directs consumers to discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Keep the label details or a photo long enough to identify the product when speaking with the store, company, or a health care provider.

If you have used the cinnamon in food that remains at home, set that food aside and ask your local health department for guidance. Do not give recalled cinnamon to another household. For questions about the Wise Wife recall, the announcement lists SLR Food Distribution at 1-516-437-3782, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Why is lead in cinnamon a health concern?

Lead can affect many parts of the body, and risk depends on factors including the amount and duration of exposure. Children are especially vulnerable because their brains and nervous systems are developing. The CDC says no safe blood lead level in children has been identified; even low levels can harm learning, attention, and development. See the CDC's explanation of blood lead levels.

Most children with lead in their blood have no obvious immediate symptoms. If a child may have eaten a recalled product, tell the child's health care provider what was consumed and approximately how often. The provider can discuss a blood lead test and any follow-up. The CDC's testing guidance explains that a blood test is the best way to find out if a child has lead poisoning. Adults concerned about their own exposure can also speak with a health care provider.

What happens next with cinnamon recalls?

The FDA says it continues to monitor ground cinnamon for lead with state partners. Additional testing could lead to new alerts or recalls, but a future recall cannot be predicted from the current announcement. Recheck official notices if you keep cinnamon for a long time, and retain packaging information when transferring spices into storage jars. A product's absence from a recall list is not proof that every package has been tested or is lead-free.

Frequently asked questions

Is all ground cinnamon recalled?

No. The notices identify particular products using details such as brand, package size, UPC, lot, or date. Compare your container with each applicable official notice.

Can I tell whether cinnamon contains lead by looking at it?

You cannot confirm that cinnamon is free of lead by appearance. Use official recall information to check the product, and do not taste it as a safety test.

Should my child be tested after eating recalled cinnamon?

Contact your child's health care provider to discuss the possible exposure and whether a blood lead test is needed. Do not wait for symptoms before asking.