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From FDA Investigates Recall of Cinnamon Seasoning Due to Elevated Lead Levels

How will the recall of lead-tainted cinnamon affect Texas consumers and retailers?

Texas retailers and consumers must heed cinnamon recall warning The FDA is investigating a voluntary recall of Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning, a product found to have elevated levels of lead after testing in Maryland. Since the cinnamon was distributed to retail stores and supermarkets across Texas between November 2025 and September 2026, Texas consumers must stop using the product immediately. Retailers in the state must also hold any remaining stock and stop selling the recalled 90-gram container.

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The facts so far

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  • The recall concerns Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning in a 90-gram clear plastic container with lot code GAP11304.medicaldaily.com
  • The product was distributed in Texas between November 18, 2025, and September 7, 2026.medicaldaily.com
  • The recall was triggered by elevated lead levels found in a sample collected by the Maryland Department of Health.medicaldaily.com
  • No illnesses have been reported as of the September 24 announcement.medicaldaily.com

Why it matters

The primary concern is the risk of repeated, quiet exposure to lead, which is particularly dangerous for young children whose developing brains are most sensitive to the toxin. Even low levels of lead in the blood are linked to developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavior problems, meaning that a lack of immediate symptoms does not rule out long-term harm.

For Texas retailers, the recall requires them to immediately stop distributing and selling the specific lot code, potentially leading to inventory write-offs and operational disruptions. The company, Galil Importing Corp., has also begun a supplier investigation and added enhanced testing to prevent future occurrences.

What we don't know yet

  • Have other lots or products of Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning been found to contain elevated lead levels?
  • What specific amount of lead was found in the recalled cinnamon samples?

What would change this answer

The FDA releases the specific lead concentration found in the cinnamon, thenThe severity of the health risk for Texas consumers will become clearer, potentially leading to stronger public health warnings.
Galil Importing Corp. confirms that the issue is isolated to the specific lot code GAP11304, thenThe operational impact on Texas retailers will be limited to a specific batch, reducing the scope of the recall.

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