The FDA Warns Consumers Of Ground Cinnamon Brands Possibly Tainted With Lead

The FDA has expanded its testing to brands of ground cinnamon and is recommending recalls from six distributors.

The FDA has expanded its investigation into tainted cinnamon products.

In October, the agency recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches across several brands. The products were recalled due to lead contamination.

Now, experts say the contamination extends beyond the applesauce pouches.

The FDA has expanded its testing to brands of ground cinnamon and is recommending recalls from six distributors.

The brands covered include La Fiesta,Marcum, MTCI, Swad, Supreme Tradition and El Chillar.

The agency warns consumers who have these products to stop using them and throw them out immediately.