56/100

Food

Ground Cinnamon (Lead)

Moderate burden — Ground Cinnamon (Lead) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Some imported ground cinnamon and cinnamon products.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
5
Everyday exposure
3
Persistence
4

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 56 places ground cinnamon (lead) in the Moderate band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Recent recalls found elevated lead in certain cinnamon and cinnamon-flavoured products. The spice in normal amounts is fine — the concern is contamination in specific low-quality supply chains.

Cleaner swap → Use Ceylon cinnamon from tested, reputable brands.
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Frequently asked questions

Is ground cinnamon (lead) a toxic exposure?

Ground Cinnamon (Lead) has a Detox Score of 56 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Recent recalls found elevated lead in certain cinnamon and cinnamon-flavoured products. The spice in normal amounts is fine — the concern is contamination in specific low-quality supply chains.

What is a safer alternative to ground cinnamon (lead)?

A lower-exposure swap for ground cinnamon (lead) is: Use Ceylon cinnamon from tested, reputable brands. Recent recalls found elevated lead in certain cinnamon and cinnamon-flavoured products. The spice in normal amounts is fine — the concern is contamination in specific low-quality supply chains.

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