SLR Food Distribution recalls Wise Wife ground cinnamon over possible lead contamination

SLR Food Distribution Inc., based in Hicksville, New York, announced a voluntary recall of its Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon.

The recall was issued because the product may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead, which can pose health risks especially with prolonged exposure.

The company noted that short‑term exposure to very low lead levels may not cause symptoms, but higher or chronic exposure can lead to serious health effects, particularly in children.

The affected product (UPC 0688474302754) had been shipped to retail and grocery stores across several states, including Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.