The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its ground cinnamon recall, adding Jiva Organic ground cinnamon to the list of products that may contain dangerously high levels of lead.
The update was made in a public health alert issued on September 12, 2025.
The FDA warns that exposure to this product could be unsafe, especially for children.
Lead can cause serious health problems even in small amounts, and long-term exposure may lead to developmental delays, stomach pain, and in extreme cases, seizures or coma.
Jiva Organic is now the 12th ground cinnamon product included in the FDA's ongoing recall, which began in July 2024.
Like the others, Jiva Organic tested positive for elevated lead levels during routine product testing. The lot being recalled is marked AF-CINP/822 and has a best-by date of July 2025.
According to USA Today, the product was distributed by Spicey World USA and sold at TAJ Supermarket, a store located in Sacramento, California.
So far, no illnesses or injuries linked to this product have been reported. However, the FDA is urging people to stop using the cinnamon immediately and to throw it away.
"Exposure to lead can be especially dangerous to young children," health officials emphasized in the alert.
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Jiva Organic Added to Ground Cinnamon Recall List
In addition to Jiva Organic, the following brands remain under recall:
- Asli
- El Chilar
- Marcum
- SWAD
- Supreme Tradition
- Super Brand
- Compania Indillor Orientale
- ALB Flavor
- Shahzada
- Spice Class
- La Frontera
All of these products were found to have unsafe levels of lead, according to testing by state health departments and the FDA.
If you have purchased Jiva Organic ground cinnamon, the FDA advises that you do not use it. Instead, throw it away and wash any surfaces it may have touched, Silive reported.
If you or your family have already consumed the product, it's best to talk to a doctor, especially if young children were exposed.
Consumers can also report any illnesses or reactions related to the product on the FDA's website under Industry and Consumer Assistance.
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