12 out of 36 cinnamon and spice brands tested by Consumer Reports contained unsafe lead levels, exceeding New York's recall threshold.

Consumer Reports identified unsafe lead levels in 12 out of 36 tested cinnamon and spice brands, exceeding New York's recall threshold of 1 part per million (ppm). Notable offenders include Paras and EGN, with lead levels at 3.52 ppm and 2.91 ppm, respectively. While no federal limits exist for spices, repeated lead exposure can pose serious health risks, particularly for children and pregnant women. The FDA is monitoring these products and has issued health alerts.