India, Oct. 16 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added more ground cinnamon products to its growing recall list after finding unsafe levels of lead, according to CT Post. The expanded warning, updated on October 10, urges people to check their spice racks and toss out any of the listed brands immediately. The agency began testing ground cinnamon earlier this year after initial recalls in March 2024.

Officials said new samples from several states, including Connecticut, continue to test above acceptable limits. "Long-term exposure to elevated levels of lead can cause serious health issues, especially in infants and young children," the FDA said in its latest notice.

The recall now includes ground cinnamon sold under multiple ...