The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to avoid consuming certain ground or powdered cinnamon products.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert for these products after determining they contain elevated levels of lead. Prolonged exposure to these products may be unsafe and could contribute to elevated levels of lead in the blood.
The products in question are:
La Fiesta Canela Molida (Ground Cinnamon) sold at La Superior and SuperMercado retailers and online. Affected lot code 25033.
Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar retailers. “Best if used by” code dates affected are:
- 09/29/25 09E8
- 04/17/25 04E11
- 12/19/25 12C2
- 04/12/25 04ECB12
- 08/24/25 08A_ _
- 04/21/25 04E5
- 2025-09-22 09E20 (Missouri)
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