Popular Spice Recalled Across Washington Poses 'Permanent' Health Risk

A popular spice sold around Washington has been recalled due to the potential risk for causing "permanent" health damage.

New Jersey-based Colonna Brothers issued a voluntary recall of its 1.5-ounce Marcum Ground Cinnamon and 2.25-ounce Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon due to "elevated lead levels," according to a recall notice shared July 31 by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration .

The products, packaged in a clear plastic jar, were distributed nationwide both in retail stores and through mail order. Additional ground cinnamon from both the Marcum and Supreme Tradition brands were recalled back in March 2024 and all affected products have been removed from stores. Here are the products included in the new recall:

• 1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon — Best By 12/05/25 12 D8
• 1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon — Best By 12/05/25 12 D8
• 2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon — 10/06/25 10A11

Exposure to lead could cause varying effects based on duration of exposure as well as an individual's age and body weight. According to the FDA, prolonged exposure in children over the course of weeks and months could cause "permanent damage" to the central nervous system, which could result in long-term health problems, developmental defects and learning disorders. Chronic lead exposure in adults is "associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension and neurocognitive effects."

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should either throw it away or return it to the store for a full refund. As of July 30, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to lead should contact their healthcare provider.

For more information on the recall, visit fda.gov .