lead poisoning

Ground Cinnamon Sold At Discount Stores Is Tainted With Lead, FDA Warns
Officials are advising people to throw away any products they may have after high levels were detected in the spice sold at stores like the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar.
By JONEL ALECCIA, AP

FDA Finds Extremely High Lead Levels In Cinnamon Used In Tainted Fruit Pouches
The cinnamon, which originated from a plant in Ecuador,had lead levels more than 2,000 times higher than a maximum level proposed by the FDA, officials said.
By JONEL ALECCIA, AP