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Ground cinnamon sold at grocery stores in Illinois recalled due to high levels of lead

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Check your spice cabinet: Ground cinnamon sold in six states including Illinois has been recalled because it could be contaminated with elevated lead levels. The recall, for Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning, was issued Thursday, according to a release posted to the Food and Drug Administration’s websi…

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  1. Newsweek

    Cinnamon Recall Sparks Warning in 6 States Amid Lead Contamination Concerns (opens Newsweek)

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    Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning is being recalled due to fears the product may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.

  2. News Nation Now

    Cinnamon ground seasoning recalled over possible lead contamination (opens News Nation Now)

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    "The recall was the result of a sample collected and analyzed by Maryland Department of Health (MDH) that revealed the product contained elevated levels of lead," the notice said.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Ground cinnamon sold at grocery stores in Illinois recalled due to high levels of lead (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Check your spice cabinet: Ground cinnamon sold in six states including Illinois has been recalled because it could be contaminated with elevated lead levels. The recall, for Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning, was issued Thursday, according to a release posted to the Food and Drug Administration’s websi…

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