Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon Recalled for Lead Risk
The recalled cinnamon was sold in 14 states; consumers should discard the product or return it for a refund.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Organic Food
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SLR Food Distribution Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for its Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon due to potential lead contamination. The product was distributed across 14 states between September 2025 and June 2026, and consumers should stop using it immediately.
Why it matters
Lead exposure poses significant health risks, especially as it can accumulate in the body over time. This recall was initiated as a precaution after routine testing detected elevated levels of the heavy metal in the product.
A sample analysis conducted by The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station identified elevated lead levels in the cinnamon. While no illnesses have been reported to date, the specific environmental or processing source of the contamination remains under investigation.
The players
SLR Food Distribution Inc.
A Hicksville, New York-based food distributor that initiated the recall of its ground cinnamon product.
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
A scientific research institution that conducted the sample analysis which triggered the recall.
The details
Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can contaminate food products during harvesting, processing, or transport. The recall affects 110 g (3.88 oz) containers of Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon with the UPC code 0688474302754. If you have this product in your pantry, you should either discard it or return it to the point of purchase for a refund.
Timeline
September 8, 2025: Distribution of the affected cinnamon began.
June 28, 2026: Distribution period concluded.
October 29, 2026: The formal recall announcement was published.
April 25, 2027: The best before date printed on the recalled containers.
Health Landscape
This recall reflects the ongoing efforts under the FDA's Closer to Zero initiative to reduce heavy metals in the food supply. It highlights the importance of surveillance testing in identifying contaminants that may otherwise go undetected in common pantry staples.
If you have this specific ground cinnamon, stop using it immediately to avoid potential lead exposure. Check your pantry for the product details and consult your primary care physician if you have concerns regarding potential health effects from recent use.
The takeaway
Lead exposure is particularly dangerous because it can be harmful even at low levels and may build up in the body over time. If you suspect you have been exposed to a contaminated food product, track any new symptoms and discuss them with your doctor during your next visit.
Further reading
For more on identifying and avoiding common food-borne risks, explore our Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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