Multi-State Recall Hits Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon Over Lead

SLR Food Distribution Inc. is recalling Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon across several states because it may contain elevated lead, the FDA reported on October 29, 2026. If you have a jar at home, check the label and stop using it.

This Wise Wife ground cinnamon recall is voluntary. The FDA published the company’s announcement as a public service and says it backs neither the product nor the business.

Products Affected by This Recall

Only one product is named. Here is how to match it to what is in your pantry.

• Package: clear plastic jar holding 110 g (3.88 oz), closed with a black screw-on lid
• Best Before date: 4/25/2027
• UPC: 0688474302754, printed on the back label

The notice gives no lot numbers and no unit count.

The Reason Behind the Recall

Testing by The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station found high lead levels in a sample of the cinnamon. That result started the recall.

No illnesses have been reported so far.

Small, brief doses of lead may produce no symptoms, according to the company. A higher blood lead level can be the only visible sign. Symptoms become more likely after larger doses or after exposure that goes on for a long time.

Lead can affect nearly every system in the body, and the damage depends on the dose, how long exposure lasts, and the person’s age and body weight. Children are at greatest risk. When a child is exposed for weeks to months, the nervous system can be permanently harmed, leading to learning problems, developmental defects and other lasting health issues.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The cinnamon shipped to retail and grocery stores from September 8, 2025, through June 28, 2026. The notice names these states:

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

No individual stores or chains are named, and online sales are not mentioned.

Steps Consumers Should Take

• Turn over any Wise Wife ground cinnamon you own and compare the UPC and Best Before date with the details above.
• Do not eat it or cook with it if it matches.
• Throw the jar out, or take it back to the store where you bought it and ask for a full refund.
• For questions, call SLR Food Distribution Inc. at 1-516-437-3782 or write to slrusaorder@gmail.com.
• The company’s office is at 495 West John St., Hicksville, NY 11801. Phone support runs weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Stores are being told to stop selling the cinnamon, pull it from shelves and set aside whatever is left while they follow the company’s recall instructions.

Quick Answers

Should I worry if no one has reported getting sick?

The notice says no illnesses have been reported to date. It also points out that lead exposure can show no symptoms, and it tells consumers not to consume the product.

Can I get my money back?

Yes. The company says you can return the jar to the place of purchase for a full refund. Throwing it away is the other option it offers.

What if my jar has a different Best Before date?

The notice lists only 4/25/2027 and does not say whether other dates are affected.

What the Agency Said

The FDA says it posts company recall announcements as a public service. It adds that publication does not amount to an endorsement of the product or the firm.