FDA Finds Lead in Cinnamon Sold at Dollar Stores, Suppliers Asked to Recall
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Ground cinnamon sold at Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and other discount retailers found to have high levels of lead contamination.
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FDA urges suppliers to recall affected products like La Fiesta, Marcum, MK brands, etc.
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Products contain 2.03 to 3.4 ppm lead levels, far below recent cinnamon applesauce recall (2,270-5,110 ppm).
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Dollar Tree and Family Dollar removed products from shelves. Customers can return for refund.
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Lead exposure risks are higher for children. Can cause learning disabilities, behavioral issues and lower IQ.