Food
Moderate burden — Ground Cinnamon (Lead) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Some imported ground cinnamon and cinnamon products.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
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.
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.
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.