According to the FDA, while the lead levels found in ground cinnamon products do not pose an immediate risk, repeated exposure or higher levels can be hazardous, particularly to vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women.
Consumer Reports revealed that 12 out of 36 ground cinnamon products tested contained elevated lead levels, prompting responses from manufacturers and health alerts from the FDA regarding potential health risks.
The American Spice Trade Association proposed lead thresholds which were exceeded by three products, and New York State's stricter cutoff was surpassed by twelve products, highlighting the ongoing contamination risks associated with cinnamon.
Cinnamon’s lead level concerns are exacerbated by the long growth period of cinnamon trees, allowing for greater absorption of lead from the soil, potentially impacting consumer safety.
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