On October 17th, Haitai Inc. announced a recall of Haetae Ground Cinnamon Powder due to potential lead contamination. The recalled product is packaged in an 8oz clear plastic jar with a brown lid and ‘Best Buy’ date of February 9, 2025. The UPC code 0 20914 81415 9 is printed on the back label.
The cinnamon powder was distributed by Haitai Inc. and sold at various grocery stores nationwide, including H Mart. While the product was found to contain high levels of lead, no illnesses have been reported to date.
Ground Cinnamon Powder (8 oz), Haetae
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Why Is This a Concern?
This recall is part of an ongoing public health alert for ground cinnamon products found with high levels of lead. Ground cinnamon is a common ingredient found in many pantries, which makes it easy for families to be unknowingly exposed to lead if the product is contaminated. Lead exposure can be dangerous for children and pregnant people, affecting brain development, learning, and behavior—even at very low levels. Since most children with lead poisoning do not look or act sick, parents should take these next steps to leave lead behind.
What Should You Do?
- Do not serve this product to your child.
- 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.
- Questions? Contact the company at 1-323-890-0101 Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM PST.
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Read the full FDA Announcement here.