Food and medication administration (FDA) has issued a market withdrawal that covers a dozen cinnamon brands, which contain dangerously high lead levels. The brands in question have been distributed in several states and commercial establishments, highlighting the need for an immediate withdrawal.
The brands on which the measure falls are:
Chilar: Sold in the El Torito market.
Marcum: Available in Save-A-Lot food stores.
Swad: Sold in Patel Brothers.
Supreme Tradition: Found in Dollar Tree.
Eastern Indillor Company: Available in Eurogrocery.
ALB flavor: Also in Eurogrocery,
Shahzada: Sold in the premium supermarket.
Spices class: In Fish World.
The border: Removed brand
Jiva Organics: Sold in Taj supermarkets in California.
Super brand: Offered in an Asian supermarket in Little Rock, Ark.
ASLI: Available in A&A Global Market in Columbia, Missouri.
Health risk
FDA warns that cinnamon consumption presented by these lead levels can be dangerous for health.
Continuous exposure to this heavy metal can cause an increase in lead in the body, which can lead to significant adverse effects.
Immediate recommendations for consumers
It is recommended that consumers immediately dispose of retired products.
So far, adverse diseases or events related to these products have not been reported, but caution is essential.
Given the seriousness of the findings, the importance of being alert to acquired food products is emphasized. The FDA warns that it will continue to monitor the situation and update the public about any new development related to food security.
Symptoms or lead poisoning effect
The symptoms or effects of lead poisoning in the body vary according to the age and severity of the exposure, but may include:
In adults
- Personality changes, headaches, abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, weakness, bone or muscle pain, hypertension and anemia.
- Neural damage with loss of sensitivity or numbness in the limbs.
- Reproductive problems such as infertility and erectile dysfunction.
- In severe cases, seizures and coma.
In children
- Irritability, loss of appetite, weight loss, development delay and learning difficulties.
- Neurological symptoms such as seizures and encephalopathy in acute exhibitions.
- Behavioral problems, care and decrease in learning capacity.
- Auditory loss and growth disorders.
In newborns exposed before birth
- Premature birth, low birth weight and growth delay.
Symptoms common to all ages include abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation and anemia, with the risk of renal damage and long -term effects on the central nervous system especially in children.
Symptoms may appear weeks after exposure and vary with the quantity and duration of lead pollution. Chronic poisoning usually occurs with more subtle manifestations, but that affects cognitive and physical function.
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