Cinnamon Recall As Another Product Adds to Growing List

California-based IHA Beverage is recalling its Super Dried Cinnamon Powder product as it may contain elevated levels of lead.

It is the latest in a long list of cinnamon products recalled for the same reason over the past year. The addition comes after routine sampling by the Arkansas Department of Health which found the finished products contained elevated levels of lead.

Impacted products have a UPC code of 610232012476, a weight of 4oz and come in clear plastic packages with a red and gold border. It was distributed in California and "a few stores across the U.S.," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) release.

As of November 18, no illnesses have been reported. The company has stopped distribution of the product as it continues its investigation.

Anyone who has purchased the product is urged to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 323-724-8551, Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST.

Newsweek has contacted IHA Beverages owner Kim Seng Company for comment via email outside of regular working hours.

Whole and ground cinnamon. A product was found to contain elevated levels of lead after routine testing. GETTY

Lead is a toxic metal that accumulates in the body over time. Elevated levels of lead in the body is a particular concern for children as their bodies absorb lead more readily, and their developing brains and nervous systems are particularly vulnerable to its harmful effects. According to the FDA, prolonged lead exposure in children can lead to learning disabilities, developmental delays, and other permanent or long-term health issues.

Elevated lead levels in a child's body may also cause hyperactivity, stunted growth, hearing loss, and anemia, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In rare instances, lead exposure can result in seizures, coma, or even death.

Parents or caregivers who suspect their child has been exposed to lead are strongly encouraged to consult a health care provider.

In adults, long-term exposure to lead has been linked to kidney damage, high blood pressure, and cognitive impairments.

The recall is one of several issued this year relating to cinnamon products. In August, both El Servidor Corp and El Chilar cinnamon products were recalled after elevated levels of lead were found. Over the past year, more than 12 other brands have recalled cinnamon products for the same reason.

According to Consumer Reports, the full list of brands with recalled cinnamon products is as follows:

1. La Fiesta
2. Marcum
3. MK
4. Swad
5. Supreme Tradition
6. El Chilar
7. El Servidor
12. Compania Indillor Orientale
13. ALB Flavor
14. Shahzada
15. Spice Class
16. La Frontera
17. Asli