Cinnamon Powder Recalled Due to Potential Lead Contamination

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On December 9, 2025, TBD Distribution Corporate announced a recall of Lucky Foods Cinnamon Powder. This recall is due to possible lead contamination.

Affected products were sold in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas between April 11 and September 1, 2025. The affected product is packaged in a 40g pouch with a brown label indicating Lucky Foods brand with a best by date of 15.09.2027 on the bottom of the back label.

No illnesses have been reported to date with the consumption of these products. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not result in symptoms, but acute or chronic exposure to lead may result in issues such as permanent damage to the central nervous system, kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurological effects.

Consumers are urged not to consume this product. For any questions or concerns, consumers may contact TBD Distribution Corporate at 718-444-5556 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

For more information about this food recall visit the FDA official website: 

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