10 Popular Spice Brands in Louisiana Found with Dangerous Lead Levels

The Food and Drug Administration issued a third alert for a popular spice commonly purchased in Louisiana and nationwide.

Previously, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball issued an urgent advisory regarding Badia Spices, which are found in grocery stores nationwide. Officials found unsafe levels of lead in Badia Cinnamon and ginger. There was also a recall of WanaBana products that contained cinnamon.

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Now, the FDA has added several more brands to the list.

10 Brands of Cinnamon Contaminated 

• El Chilar
• Marcum
• SWAD
• Supreme Tradition
• Compania Indillor Orientale
• ALB Flavor
• Shahzada
• Spice Class
• La Frontera

Exposure to Lead

The FDA does not limit the consumption of heavy metals in spices, even though they are not recommended for consumption. It is important to stay informed and do your own research. However, they have set a limit of 1 part per million of lead in products consumed primarily by children.

Children, infants, and pregnant women are more susceptible to having a severe reaction if they consume lead on a consistent basis.

Young children are more at risk because their nervous systems are still developing and have high absorption rates.

Pregnant women are also at risk of the consumption of lead, affecting the development of the fetus.

Health Concerns and Side Effects

The FDA urges consumers to take this alert seriously and toss out any of the products listed to prevent any serious side effects.

• Abdominal pain and digestive issues
• increased risk of heart disease
• infertility in men and women
• developmental issues
• bone and joint pain
• persistent fatigue and poor appetite
• High blood pressure
• Kidney Disease