FDA Alert: Some Cinnamon Products May Contain Elevated Levels of Lead

The FDA has released an alert in response to concerns about elevated lead levels in cinnamon following the recent incident associated with certain cinnamon applesauce pouches resulting in lead poisoning in young children.

Individuals should stop using and discard ground cinnamon products listed in the FDA alert.

CDC Recommendations for Health Care Providers

• Raise awareness among parents about these ground cinnamon products. 
• Encourage parents to immediately stop using and throw them away. 
• Consider testing children for lead exposure from these and other sources.