Lior ground cinnamon recalled over elevated lead: UPC 794711005484, lot GAP11304, sold in six states. Go check that spice rack, cher.

Now, cher, open that spice cabinet before you bake anything this weekend. Galil Importing Corp. of Hauppauge, New York, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead, Food Safety News reports. Here is exactly what to look for: Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning, UPC 794711005484, in a 90 g clear plastic container, with lot code GAP11304 printed on the side under the ingredient line. It went to retail stores, grocery stores, delis and supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida and Illinois between Nov. 18, 2025, and Sept. 7, 2026. No illnesses have been reported. The problem turned up when the Maryland Department of Health collected and tested a sample. The company says it has started a supplier investigation and added enhanced testing and supplier checks. Consumers should not eat it, and should throw it out or take it back for a refund. Why the fuss over a little cinnamon? Food Safety News explains that short exposures to very low levels of lead may cause no symptoms at all, and a rise in blood lead may be the only sign. But if a child is exposed to enough lead for weeks to months, permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur, which can lead to learning disorders, developmental defects and other long-term health problems. Baby, a spice jar can sit in the cabinet for a long, long time, so check yours even if you bought it last winter. If you're worried a little one has been eating it regularly, call your pediatrician and ask whether a blood lead test makes sense. When in doubt, throw it out. A new jar costs a few dollars, and peace of mind at the supper table is worth a whole lot more.