On September 24 the FDA announced a recall of Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after Maryland health officials detected elevated lead in a tested sample. The affected 3‑ounce jars (UPC 794711005484, Lot GAP11304) were shipped to retailers in NY, NJ, PA, TX, FL and IL between Nov. 18, 2025 and Sept. 7, 2026. Do not eat the product—discard it or return it for a refund, and consult a doctor if you or a vulnerable household member consumed it. For questions call Galil Importing Corp. at 516‑496‑7400.
FDA Recalls Lior Cinnamon After Lead Detected — Check 3‑oz Jars in 6 States
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On September 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Galil Importing Corp., of Hauppauge, New York, has recalled Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) found elevated levels of lead in a tested sample.
What Was Recalled
The affected product details are:
- Product: Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning
- Size: 3-ounce containers (sold in cases of six)
- UPC: 794711005484
- Lot Code: GAP11304 (printed on the side of the container under the ingredient list)
- Distribution: Retailers, grocery stores, delis and supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida and Illinois
- Shipment Dates: Between November 18, 2025 and September 7, 2026
Why This Recall Matters
“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.”
The FDA and MDH note that repeated exposure to lead over weeks or months increases the risk of serious health problems, particularly for children and pregnant people.
Possible Symptoms of Significant Lead Exposure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms can include:
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation
- Headache, exhaustion, irritability, weakness or loss of appetite
- Memory problems or tingling/pain in the hands and feet
What You Should Do
- Do not eat the seasoning or use it in any recipes.
- Discard the product or return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
- If you or a family member — especially a child or someone who is pregnant — has consumed the seasoning, contact your healthcare provider to discuss whether testing (such as a blood lead test) is recommended, even if no symptoms are present.
- For questions, call Galil Importing Corp. at 516-496-7400, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Galil Importing Corp. has initiated a supplier investigation and expanded testing and supplier verification, according to the FDA. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.
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