SLR Food Distribution recalls Wise Wife ground cinnamon over elevated lead levels
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SLR Food Distribution Inc. of Hicksville, New York, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon because it may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Shoppers should check their cinnamon and avoid using recalled product.
What happened
SLR Food Distribution Inc. of Hicksville, New York, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. The recall was initiated after a sample analyzed by The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station revealed elevated lead levels. The FDA published the notice on October 29, 2026.
Affected products
- Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon, UPC 0688474302754
- 110 g (3.88 oz) clear plastic container with black screw-top cap
- Best Before date 4/25/2027
- Distributed to retail and grocery stores in Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin between September 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026
The risk
Potential lead contamination. Short-term exposure to very low levels may not cause symptoms. If a child is exposed to enough lead for weeks to months, permanent central nervous system damage may occur. No illnesses have been reported to date.
What to do
Do not consume the recalled product. Discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call 1-516-437-3782, email slrusaorder@gmail.com, or write to SLR Food Distribution Inc., 495 West John St., Hicksville, NY 11801. Business hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Look at the 110 g clear plastic container with a black screw-top cap. The UPC is 0688474302754, and the best before date is 4/25/2027.
- ✓Stop using it today. Lead in cinnamon can build up in a child's body over weeks to months, so keep it away from anyone's breakfast and baking.
- ✓Take it back to the store for a full refund. If the store won't take it, throw it out. Don't pour it down the drain.
- ✓Call your pediatrician if a child ate this cinnamon. Symptoms may not show up at all, so the call is worth making even if the child seems fine.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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