Colonna Brothers (North Bergen, NJ) recalled its 1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon & 2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon due to elevated lead levels. The Cinnamon was distributed nationwide through retail stores and mail order. The products come in a clear plastic jar labeled “Marcum Cinnamon Ground 1.5oz” or “Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 2.25oz”. No illnesses have been confirmed to date in connection with these products. The FDA recommended the voluntary recall following its targeted sampling of different discount cinnamon brands from multiple retail locations. Colonna Brothers is participating in this recall voluntarily, as requested by the FDA. Colonna Brothers has not violated any Federal laws, regulations, and/or guidelines regarding lead levels in cinnamon/spice, nor any protocols requiring testing for heavy metals in cinnamon/spice. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/colonna-brothers-inc-issues-updated-voluntary-recall-15oz-marcum-ground-cinnamon-225oz-supreme?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
