Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qwhbnLzDD/ The Food and Drug Administration and multiple manufacturers are recalling ground cinnamon as it is contaminated with lead.  Lead is taxic to the nervous system and a particular danger to developing children.  Impacted are: La Fiesta Brand Cinnamon Ground .87oz; SWAD Cinnamon Powder 3.5 oz. Best Before March and July 2026; El Chilar Ground Cinnamon 1.25 oz lots D300, EX1024, F272, EX1026; Colona Bros. Marcum Ground Cinnamon 1.5oz & Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 2.25oz. Best By 4-10/25 Affected products have been sold in: Arizona, California, Maryland, Washington state, and Texas. Return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact La Fiesta at 1-408-326-0487, SWAD Raja Foods at 1-847-972-2865; El Chilar 1-407-880-6007; or Colona 1-201-864-1115. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/la-fiesta-food-products-recalls-cinnamon-ground-because-possible-health-risk https://www.fda.