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intrepidity

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Reply to Ponietz (Reply #4)

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 07:46 AM

Aug 2024

How does lead get into cinnamon?
Many foods, including spices, contain lead from natural sources such as soil and water, said Karen Everstine, technical director for FoodchainID, a company that tracks food supply chains.

Spices also can accumulate lead from other sources in the environment, such as pollution. Some lead in spices may come from manufacturing, storage or shipping processes.

In some cases, spices have been mixed with substances, including lead, to boost color or weight, increasing the value of the product.

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FDA warns about more ground cinnamon tainted with lead. Here's what you need to know [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2024 OP

Thanks! I'm glad to see that Simply Organic Ceylon cinnamon ISN'T on the list. highplainsdem Jul 2024 #1

In the past couple of years I've thrown out every spice bottle that I bought from Dollar Stores FakeNoose Jul 2024 #2

I don't think I've seen those brands here. sakabatou Aug 2024 #3

Which begs the question--how did the cinnamon become contaminated? Ponietz Aug 2024 #4

From the article: intrepidity Aug 2024 #5

The brands: intrepidity Aug 2024 #6