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)
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. 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.
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.