A ground cinnamon product, Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning, sold in six states is being recalled after Maryland state testing found raised levels of lead, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA on Sept. 24. The product was distributed by Galil Importing Corp. of Hauppauge, New York, to retail stores, grocery stores, delis, and supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, and Illinois between November 18, 2025, and September 7, 2026.
The recall was triggered by Maryland state testing, which found raised levels of lead in the product. No illnesses have been reported, but the concern is repeated exposure, as ground cinnamon can be used in many foods consumed by young children.
Recall Details
The item being recalled is sold in a 90-gram clear plastic container marked with UPC 794711005484 and lot number GAP11304, the lot identifier appearing on the side beneath the ingredient list. Buyers should discontinue use, discard the product, or return it to the retailer for a refund.
Galil Importing Corp. has launched an investigation of its suppliers and introduced stricter testing and verification procedures to avoid a repeat incident. The firm has also instructed its customers to cease distribution and sales of the item and to retain any remaining inventory.
Lead exposure poses the highest danger to young children because their developing brains are especially vulnerable. According to the CDC, no blood lead level in children is considered safe, and even minimal concentrations are associated with developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral issues.
Risk to Children
Children under 6 are more likely to be exposed to lead due to hand-to-mouth habits, and the CDC estimates that about 500,000 U.S. children have blood lead levels at or above its reference value of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter. Parents who are unsure how often a child ate the recalled cinnamon can raise that with a pediatrician, who can decide whether testing makes sense.
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The FDA’s cinnamon alerts tell consumers to inspect their homes for recalled items because these products “have a long shelf life.” Shoppers who still spot the Lior cinnamon on a shelf should notify the store manager. Parents whose children regularly ate the product can request a blood lead test from a pediatrician, which the CDC describes as the most reliable method for detecting lead poisoning.
For now, the simplest protective step is a quick check of the spice cabinet for the Lior label and lot GAP11304. Consumers with questions can contact Galil Importing Corp. at 1-516-496-7400, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. The company’s recall notice states that short exposures to very low levels of lead may cause no symptoms, and a raised blood lead level may be the only sign.
If a child absorbs enough lead over weeks or months, “permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur,” the notice warns, potentially resulting in learning disorders, developmental abnormalities, and other lasting health effects. The CDC notes that lead intake from food typically accumulates slowly, so the absence of symptoms does not eliminate the risk.
Neither Galil nor the FDA has confirmed whether additional lots or other products are affected. The recall was triggered after the Maryland Department of Health collected and analyzed a sample that showed raised lead levels.
Next Steps
Children covered by Medicaid must receive a blood lead screening at 12 and 24 months of age, and again between 24 and 72 months if they have never been tested. The CDC calls this test the best way to determine whether a child has lead poisoning. Parents concerned about possible symptoms of lead exposure should contact a health care provider. Consumers should not eat the product and should throw it away or return it to the store for a refund.