CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Oct 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon recalled by SLR Food Distribution
SLR Food Distribution is recalling Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon, distributed in Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma. The recall was initiated on 26 Sep 2025 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
- H-0070-2026
- FDA event ID
- 97706
- Recalling firm
- SLR Food Distribution, Hicksville, NY
- Brand
- Wise Wife
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Sep 2025
- FDA classified
- 15 Oct 2025
- Reported
- 22 Oct 2025
- 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
| 26 Sep 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Contains elevated levels of lead
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
Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon
Where it was distributed
NY, MN, FL, OK, OH
Questions about this recall
Is Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon recalled?
Yes. SLR Food Distribution recalled Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon on 26 Sep 2025. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number H-0070-2026.
Why was it recalled?
Contains elevated levels of lead
Which lots are affected?
UPC code: 0 688474 302853
Where was it sold?
NY, MN, FL, OK, OH
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 21 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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