CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 May 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Supreme Tradition and Marcum brand ground cinnamon recalled
Colonna Brothers is recalling Supreme Tradition and Marcum brand ground cinnamon, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Mar 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1260-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94189
- Recalling firm
- Colonna Brothers, North Bergen, NJ
- Brand
- Supreme Tradition
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Mar 2024
- FDA classified
- 23 May 2024
- Reported
- 29 May 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 6 Mar 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 May 2024 | Classified by FDA | +78 days |
| 29 May 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Elevated lead levels in cinnamon
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Supreme Tradition brand and Marcum brand ground cinnamon. Packaged in 1.5 oz and 2.25 oz clear plastics jars
Where it was distributed
Distributed to retail stores nationwide.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Elevated lead levels in cinnamon
Which lots are affected?
Best By: 10/16/25 10DB Best By: 04/06/25 0400B1 09/29/25 09E8 04/17/25 04E11 12/19/25 12C2 04/12/25 04ECB12 08/24/25 08A_ _ 04/21/25 04E5 04/21/25 04E5 9/22/2025 09E20
Where was it sold?
Distributed to retail stores nationwide.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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