SLR Food Distribution Inc is recalling its Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon in 14 states, including Texas, because the spice could contain elevated levels of lead. Stores sold the cinnamon between Sept. 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026.
The company said it is pulling the product voluntarily ahead of the holiday season, according to a recall alert. Stores sold the cinnamon between Sept. 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026. Texas shares the list with Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The recall notice says lead exposure can affect nearly every bodily system. Effects depend on dosage, duration, and a person's age and weight. Low-level, short-term exposure may not produce immediate symptoms. No illnesses have been reported to date.
If you bought ground cinnamon at a store in Texas, check the jar before you bake. The recalled product comes in a 110 gram (3.88 ounce) clear plastic container with a black screw-top cap. The best-before date reads April 25, 2027, and the UPC, 0688474302754, sits on the back label. Don't eat it. Throw it away, or take it back to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Holiday baking is coming, and that jar now belongs in the trash.
Common questions
Which ground cinnamon is being recalled?
- SLR Food Distribution Inc is recalling its Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon because it could contain elevated levels of lead. The company is pulling it voluntarily ahead of the holiday season, according to a recall alert. The recall covers 14 states, including Texas.
When was the recalled cinnamon sold, and is Texas included?
- Stores sold the recalled Wise Wife cinnamon between Sept. 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026. Texas is one of 14 states covered by the recall, along with Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin and others. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Can lead in cinnamon make you sick?
- Lead exposure can affect nearly every bodily system, according to the company's recall notice. Effects depend on the dosage, duration, and a person's age and weight. Low-level, short-term exposure may not produce immediate symptoms. No illnesses have been reported to date.
