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Cinnamon Recall Widens as Warning Issued for Children Newsweek reported: More cinnamon products have been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after they were found to contain lead. El Chilar has expanded a recall first made earlier this year for its “Canela Molida” Ground Cinnamon product after testing found high levels of lead. The recall has now been expanded from two lot codes to six in total. It’s one of several this year concerning ground cinnamon products made and sold by various manufacturers that have been found to contain lead, exposure to which can be particularly dangerous to children, as well as adults. The products were sold in Maryland only. They are identifiable by a red and yellow label with black lettering, which reads: “El Chilar Canela Molina Ground Cinnamon.” Lead is a toxic metal that can build up in the body over time, and exposure is a particular concern for children as their bodies absorb more and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to its damaging effects. If a child is exposed to lead over a long period of time, it can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other permanent or long-term health problems, the FDA has warned.