(5MinNewsBreak.com) – Exposing yet another government failure to protect American consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a third health warning on lead-contaminated cinnamon products.
This alarming revelation raises serious questions about the effectiveness of food safety regulations and the competence of those tasked with enforcing them.
Following recalls of other cinnamon products for similar contamination issues, the FDA has issued a public health alert for “Super Brand” cinnamon due to elevated lead levels.
This is the third such alert this year. Consumers are now advised to discard and avoid buying affected ground cinnamon products, including brands such as Super Brand, Asli, El Chilar and Marcum.
The crisis’ origins can be traced back to fall 2023 when WanaBana-branded applesauce pouches were found to contain high lead levels.
As a result, over 250 children from 43 states had elevated lead levels after consuming these products.
“Even small amounts of lead pose a risk because, over time, it can accumulate in the body and remain there for years, seriously harming health,” warned Consumer Reports food safety research and testing director James Rogers.
The FDA claims to be working with states to test cinnamon products and prevent unsafe imports, but their efforts are falling short.
Adding insult to injury, the FDA is now advising suppliers to test their products for safety voluntarily.
The FDA’s Closer to Zero initiative, which aims to reduce childhood exposure to toxic elements in food, sounds good on paper but appears to be nothing more than lip service.
If the agency cannot prevent lead-contaminated cinnamon from reaching shelves, concerned consumers wonder if they can trust them to protect children from other harmful substances.
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