Before you stir another spoonful of cinnamon into your oatmeal, take a look at the label. SLR Food Distribution Inc., of Hicksville, New York, has recalled its Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
The company announced the recall on October 29, 2026, and the FDA posted it the same day on its recalls page. No illnesses have been reported.
A State Lab Sample Set Off The Recall
The recall began after The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station analyzed a sample of the product and found elevated lead. That is the trigger the company gives for pulling the cinnamon from sale.
It is a reminder that routine testing by state labs is one way problems in pantry staples come to light. A spice that has sat in a cabinet for months can turn out to be on a recall list.
How To Spot The Recalled Cinnamon In Your Cabinet
The recalled product is Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon in a 110 g (3.88 oz) clear plastic container with a black screw-top cap. The UPC is 0688474302754, printed on the back label.
The Best Before date is 4/25/2027. If your jar matches all of that, it is part of the recall.
Check the date first and the UPC second. Spice jars can look alike, and many of us have a few in the cabinet that were bought at different times.
Sold In 14 States Over Nine Months
The cinnamon went to retail and grocery stores in Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. The distribution period ran from September 8, 2025, to June 28, 2026.
That is about nine months of shipments, which gives the jar plenty of time to land in a kitchen. If you shop at small grocers or ethnic markets in those states, it is especially worth checking.
The company is notifying its customers to stop distributing and selling the product, and retailers are being asked to take it off shelves and hold the remaining inventory.
What To Do If You Have A Jar
The FDA notice says not to consume the recalled cinnamon. You can throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For questions, the company’s consumer line is 1-516-437-3782, open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern. The FDA also lists 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) for questions about FDA-regulated products.
If you toss it, seal the jar in a bag first so a child or pet cannot get into the trash. Wash your hands and any scoop or spoon you used.
Why Lead In Food Is Worth Taking Seriously
The FDA notice explains that brief exposure to very low levels of lead may cause no symptoms, and that raised blood lead levels may be the only sign. Symptoms are more likely with high-level acute exposure or long-term chronic exposure.
The effects depend on the amount and duration of exposure, plus the person’s age and body weight. For children, the FDA says prolonged exposure over weeks to months may cause permanent central nervous system damage, learning disorders, developmental defects and other long-term health problems.
That is why families with young children and grandparents who cook for the grandkids should pay attention to this kind of notice. Your doctor can order a blood lead test if you are worried.
If you cannot remember where you bought your cinnamon, look at the jar itself. The black screw-top cap and clear container are part of the description, and the UPC on the back label is the surest way to confirm a match. When in doubt, a call to the number above will settle it.
Think about who in the house eats the most cinnamon, too. Oatmeal, toast, baked apples, coffee and holiday baking all call for a sprinkle, and a jar that gets used daily is the one to check first.
Keep in mind that the recall covers one product with one Best Before date. Other cinnamon brands in your cabinet are not part of this notice, so there is no need to throw out every spice you own.
Keeping Your Spice Cabinet Safe And Tidy
This is also a good moment to clean out the spice rack. Most of us have jars from years ago whose flavor has faded, and a quick sort makes it easier to spot a recalled item.
- Pull everything out and group by type, so duplicates show up.
- Check labels for brand, best-before date and UPC against any recall notices.
- Toss anything that has lost its smell, since old spices add little but dust.
- Write the purchase month on new jars with a marker, so you know their age.
Holiday baking season is right around the corner, which makes now a smart time for this sort of check. Fresh, clearly labeled spices make for better pies and cookies, and you will not be hunting through the cabinet mid-recipe.
You can sign up for FDA recall email alerts, or check the recalls page on fda.gov now and then. A recall notice is only useful if you see it.
If your jar is a match, do not worry about whether you did anything wrong. Companies and labs found the problem, and a refund is available. Check the lid, check the date, and bag it up if it fits.
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