"A quintessential holiday spice made by a single manufacturer has been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for possible contamination. The FDA recalled Lucky Foods brand cinnamon powder on Tuesday after an analysis conducted by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found high levels of lead. It's unclear how the product became contaminated. Lead may be present in food products as a result of the environment in which they're grown or processed."
"Short-term or very low levels of exposure may not cause any symptoms beyond elevated lead levels in blood tests, according to the FDA. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (weeks to months), permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects and other long-term health problems, according to the FDA."
Lucky Foods brand cinnamon powder was recalled after New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets testing found high lead levels. The distributor, TBC Distribution Corp. of Brooklyn, N.Y., ceased working with the supplier. No illnesses linked to the product have been reported. The product is packaged in vacuum or modified atmosphere pouches containing 40 grams each. The cinnamon was distributed between April 11 and Sept. 1 to grocery stores, convenience stores, supermarkets, delis, bakeries and restaurants across multiple states including California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas. Lead exposure can cause long-term developmental harm in children and kidney, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects in adults.
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