On October 30th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added BaiLiFeng Ground Cinnamon Powder to its ongoing public health alert due to potential lead contamination. The product is packaged in a 4 oz (114g) bag with UPC code 4 897055 799401 and a ‘Best Buy’ date of November 12, 2026.
While testing revealed high levels of lead, no official recall has been issued by the company yet. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Ground Cinnamon Powder (4 oz), BaiLiFeng
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Why Is This a Concern?
This product is part of the FDA’s ongoing public health alert for ground cinnamon products that contain high levels of lead. Lead can contaminate cinnamon through the environment or during processing. Many families might already have ground cinnamon in their pantries, which makes it easier for them to be unknowingly exposed if the product is contaminated with lead.
There is no safe level of lead exposure. Children and pregnant people are especially vulnerable to the effects of lead. It impacts a child’s growth, learning, and behavior. Past and present lead exposure can also impact a pregnant person’s unborn baby. Children exposed to lead often do not look or act sick, so it is important that parents take these next steps to protect their family’s health.
What Should You Do?
- Do not consume this product.
- Discard the recalled product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Call your healthcare provider if you are concerned about potential lead exposure and ask about a blood lead level test.
- Sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on lead-related recalls.
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Read the FDA Public Health Alert here.