Dangerous levels of lead in popular cinnamon

[no_hypocrisy]

Consumer Reports found high lead levels in a third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures we tested. Here are the ones that pose the most and least risk.

The findings were troubling: 12 of the 36 products measured above 1 part per million of lead—the threshold that triggers a recall in New York, the only state in the U.S. that regulates heavy metals in spices. While CR does not do compliance testing, the results raised concerns for our experts, and we shared our data with New York officials so that they could investigate further.

Just a quarter teaspoon of any of those products has more lead than you should consume in an entire day, says James Rogers, PhD, the director of food safety research and testing at CR. “If you have one of those products, we think you should throw it away,” he says.

“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,” Rogers says.


https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/high-lead-levels-in-cinnamon-powders-and-spice-mixtures-a4542246475/

[tulipsandroses]

1. I have the Penzey's cinnamon

I rarely use cinnamon. I’ve always loved using theirs when I need it. Just a little bit goes a long way. This says 1/4 tsp daily is fine. Still concerning.

[Easterncedar]

2. I was relieved to see Penzey's on the ok list

I sometimes use quite a bit; I will be more mindful about the amounts.

[The Roux Comes First]

3. We Are Also Routine Penzey's Users

And while the "OK" rating is a relief, I may reach out with questions and find some WF Organic next time we re-stock.

[Diamond_Dog]

4. Thank you no hypocrisy

[no_hypocrisy]

5. We look after one another.

It's what we do.

[Diamond_Dog]

6. Yes .... We do.

[highplainsdem]

7. Thanks! I've been using Simply Organic Ceylon cinnamon. Good to see it's one of the best

choices on the Okay list, but I'll be looking for cinnamon with lower lead content.