Recall: Ground ginger and ground cinnamon from Badia Spices may have elevated lead levels

Ground cinnamon and ground ginger from Badia Spices, Inc. are under recall in New York, for possible elevated lead levels.

and ground cinnamon manufactured by Badia Spices Inc.Badia ground ginger, sold in 1.5-ounce clear plastic bottles with black plastic caps with UPC Code #033844002237 and Lot # 307922 Badia ground cinnamon, sold in 2-ounce clear plastic bottles with black plastic caps with UPC Code #033844000158 and Lot #’s 305481 and 309528

According to Ball, exposure to lead may cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, small children, pregnant women and those with underlying kidney disorders. If a child or a pregnant woman is exposed to lead for a prolonged period of time, permanent damage to the central nervous system, learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems can occur. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The contamination was discovered after analysis by New York State Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product tested above the 1-part per million action level for lead in spices.

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