Galil Importing Corp has recalled Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing found elevated levels of lead in the product. The recall affects products distributed to retailers in six US states, with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning consumers not to consume the affected seasoning.
The recalled cinnamon was sold in transparent 90-gram plastic containers and carries the UPC number 794711005484 and lot code GAP11304. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, according to the FDA announcement published on 24 September 2026.
Product Recalled After Health Department Testing Identifies Lead Levels
The recall involves Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning distributed to retail stores, grocery stores, delis and supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida and Illinois. According to the FDA, the distribution period ran from 18 November 2025 through 7 September 2026.
Galil Importing Corp, based in Hauppauge, New York, initiated a voluntary recall after a sample collected and analysed by the Maryland Department of Health revealed that the product contained elevated levels of lead.
The company said it had notified customers to stop distributing and selling the affected seasoning and to place remaining stock on hold. Galil Importing Corp has also begun a supplier investigation and introduced additional testing and supplier verification measures, according to the company announcement shared through the FDA.
The FDA noted that short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not produce noticeable symptoms. Increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of exposure in some cases. The agency also stated that the effects of lead exposure depend on factors including the amount and duration of exposure, as well as a person’s age and body weight.
The recall notice highlighted that children exposed to enough lead over a prolonged period may experience permanent damage to the central nervous system, potentially resulting in learning difficulties, developmental problems and other long-term health effects.
Consumers Urged to Check Products and Follow Recall Instructions
Consumers who purchased the recalled cinnamon product have been advised not to eat it. According to the FDA, customers should either throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The affected product can be identified by checking the packaging details. The seasoning was sold in 90-gram transparent containers, with the lot code GAP11304 located on the side of the container beneath the ingredient line.
The FDA has stated that no illnesses linked to the recalled product have been reported to date. The agency advises consumers with questions about the recall to contact Galil Importing Corp directly.
Food recalls can involve a range of issues, including contamination risks, undeclared allergens or production problems. In this case, the recall was specifically linked to elevated lead levels found during laboratory analysis of a product sample.
Food safety experts have previously advised consumers to rely on official public health information when responding to recalls. Keith Schneider, professor of food safety at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, told Newsweek that consumers should check information from trusted sources such as the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when recalls or foodborne illness investigations are announced.
The Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning recall remains limited to the identified product, packaging details and distribution locations listed by the FDA. Consumers who have the recalled seasoning are advised to follow the instructions provided by public health officials.
