Lead Poisoning

FDA Confirms Presence of Lead Chromate in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches, Recalls Additional Cinnamon Products Sold in U.S.

After additional analysis of cinnamon collected from applesauce pouches manufactured by Austrofoods, the FDA has confirmed that the lead and chromium previously detected in the cinnamon are from lead chromate, which has historically been illegally added to certain spices to increase weight and enhance color.