Ground Cinnamon (Lead)
Some imported ground cinnamon and cinnamon products.
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 77Chemical hazard 5 × 4.6−23
- 66.8Everyday exposure 3 × 3.4−10.2
- 56Persistence 4 × 2.6−10.4, then rounded to 56
- ModerateThe band56 sits in 40–59.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 5/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 3/10 |
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| Persistence | 4/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
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.
Evidence strength: moderate
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