Dr. James Rogers stated, "If you have one of those products, we think you should throw it away. Even small amounts of lead pose a risk because, over time, it can accumulate in the body and remain there for years, seriously harming health." This underscores the importance of food safety, especially regarding lead exposure in spices.
Consumer Reports warns that of the 36 tested products, 12 had lead levels exceeding safe limits, with 3 exceeding American Spice Trade Association guidelines. This highlights a significant food safety concern.
The warning is concerning as many popular cinnamon brands are included in the report, which poses a risk to consumers. The issue of elevated lead levels in cinnamon products isn't new, with recent recalls further emphasizing the urgency.
The CDC linked unsafe lead levels in cinnamon products to around 400 poisonings this year. This emphasizes the critical need for monitoring and recalls to protect public health.
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