ANNOUNCED ONGOING Food recall · Reported 29 Oct 2026 · FDA company announcement, classification pending

Wise Wife Ground cinnamon recalled by SLR Food Distribution

SLR Food Distribution is recalling Wise Wife Ground cinnamon, distributed in 14 states. The recall was initiated on 29 Oct 2026 and is listed as ongoing.

Recall details

Recall number: FDA-PR-e70bf07efc7c
Recalling firm: SLR Food Distribution
Brand: Wise Wife
Classification: Pending
Status: Ongoing
Recall initiated: 29 Oct 2026
Reported: 29 Oct 2026
Reason category: Lead & Heavy Metals
Product category: Spices

Timeline

29 Oct 2026	Recall initiated by company
29 Oct 2026	Published in enforcement report	+0 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.. SLR Food Distribution Inc. of Hicksville, New York, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. Increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure. Additional signs and symptoms are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of exposure, as well as the age and body weight of the individual. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a prolonged period of time, such as weeks to months, permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems. Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon (UPC: 0688474302754) was distributed to retail stores and grocery stores in Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin between September 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026. The recalled product is packaged in a 110 g (3.88 oz) clear plastic container with a black screw-top cap. The Best Before date is 4/25/2027. The UPC 0688474302754 is printed on the back label of the product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after a sample collected and analyzed by The

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 company

Wise Wife Ground cinnamon

Where it was distributed

CT, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, NC, NE, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WI

Connecticut Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota North Carolina Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Where was it sold?

CT, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, NC, NE, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WI

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 an unclassified recall mean?

The FDA assigns a class once it has assessed the health risk. Until then the recall is listed without one.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 29 Oct 2026. This is a company announcement published by the FDA; the FDA has not yet classified the recall. The record is updated when the classification appears in the Enforcement Report. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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