Ground Cinnamon Recalled In 14 States Over Potential Lead Contamination
If you've been stocking up on spices for fall baking, you might want to take a closer look at the cinnamon sitting in your pantry.
SLR Food Distribution, a company based in Hicksville, NY, has issued a voluntary recall of its Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon due to potentially elevated levels of lead. The recall was announced on October 29, according to a notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The affected cinnamon was distributed to retail and grocery stores across the following states between September 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026:
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Connecticut
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Indiana
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Kansas
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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North Carolina
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Nebraska
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New York
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Ohio
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Pennsylvania
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Texas
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Virginia
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Wisconsin
The recall began after testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station detected elevated lead levels in a product sample.
Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled cinnamon as of the company's announcement.
If you have Wise Wife ground cinnamon at home, check a few details before using it.
The recalled product comes in a 3.88-ounce (110-gram) clear plastic container with a black screw-top cap. The affected packaging has a Best Before date of April 25, 2027, and the UPC 0688474302754, which is on the back label.
The recall applies to this specific product, so shoppers should check the packaging rather than assume that every container of ground cinnamon is affected.
According to the FDA notice , SLR Food Distribution has begun notifying customers to stop distributing and selling the recalled cinnamon and to remove any affected products from store shelves.
The FDA advises anyone who purchased the affected Wise Wife ground cinnamon not to consume it.
Instead, consumers should throw it away or return it to the store where they bought it for a full refund.
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