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FDA recalled Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning on September 24 due to elevated lead contamination found in samples by Maryland Department of Health across six states.The 3-ounce containers (UPC 794711005484, lot GAP11304) were distributed to retailers in NY, NJ, PA, TX, FL, and IL between November 2025 and September 2026.Lead exposure risks range from metallic taste and nausea to permanent neurological damage in children; consumers should discard product, seek refunds, and consult doctors if already consumed.
Got the urge to do some baking? Check your pantry first. On September 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that on the same date, Galil Importing Corp. of Hauppauge, NY, recalled Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because the product has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.
The seasoning was distributed to retail stores, grocery stores, delis, and supermarkets in six states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. The product was shipped between November 18, 2025, and September 7, 2026.
The recall was initiated because the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) collected and analyzed a sample of the seasoning and found that it contained elevated amounts of lead. Galil Importing Corp. has initiated a supplier investigation, plus enhanced testing and supplier verification, according to the FDA announcement. The good news: no illnesses connected to the recall have been reported yet.
What product is being recalled
The product is packaged in 3-ounce containers and was distributed to retailers in cases of six. The product’s UPC number is 794711005484. Additionally, you’ll see a lot code of GAP11304 on the side of the container, under the ingredient line.
How can elevated levels of lead be a health risk?
The recall announcement states that “short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure.”
However, the statement also says that repeated exposure to lead over weeks or months can increase the risk of serious health problems, particularly in children and during pregnancy.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high levels of lead exposure can cause symptoms such as:
metallic taste in your mouthstomach painnauseavomitingdiarrheaconstipationdehydrationheadacheexhaustionirritabilityweaknessloss of appetiteproblems with your memorypain or tingling in your hands or feetWhat to do if you bought it
Don’t eat it or use it in any food or recipes. You can throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you have consumed any of the seasoning already, check in with your doctor even if you feel fine, just to be on the safe side.
If you have questions, call Galil Importing Corp. at 516-496-7400 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
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