Lead Taints Cinnamon Sold Across 14 States in $110g Jars

A voluntary recall of Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon has disrupted holiday shopping preparations in 14 states. The product is being pulled from retail and grocery stores because of potential contamination with elevated levels of lead.

SLR Food Distribution Inc issued the recall notice on October 30, 2026. The affected items are 110-gram clear plastic containers with black screw-top caps. These specific jars carry a best-before date of April 25, 2027, and the UPC code 0688474302754 printed on the back label.

The distribution window for the at-risk stock spans from September 8, 2025, to June 28, 2026. The product reached consumers in Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The recall alert notes that lead exposure can affect nearly every bodily system. The specific impact depends on dosage, duration, and the age and weight of the individual. Low-level, short-term exposure may not produce immediate symptoms. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this cinnamon.

Consumers are instructed to stop using the product. Buyers should throw the jars away or return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.

The recall covers only the specific 3.88-ounce plastic containers. Other packaging formats or brands are not included in this action.