Galil Importing Recalls Lior Ground Cinnamon Over Elevated Lead

Galil Importing Corp. is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted the company announcement on September 24, 2026.

The recall applies to 90 gram transparent plastic containers with UPC 794711005484 and lot code GAP11304. The lot code appears on the side of the container beneath the ingredient line, giving retailers and consumers a specific identifier to check.

The cinnamon was distributed between November 18, 2025 and September 7, 2026 to retail stores, grocery stores, delis and supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida and Illinois.

According to the FDA notice, the issue was detected after the Maryland Department of Health collected and analyzed a sample that showed elevated lead levels. Galil Importing then initiated a voluntary recall and told customers to stop distribution and hold remaining inventory.

Lead exposure may not produce obvious short term symptoms at very low levels, and an increased blood lead level can be the only apparent sign. The health effects depend on the amount and duration of exposure as well as age and body weight.

Young children face particular risk from prolonged exposure because lead can affect the central nervous system and contribute to learning, developmental and other long term health problems. The FDA notice said no illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced.

Consumers should not use the affected cinnamon and should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Retailers should isolate the specified lot, stop sale and preserve distribution records so the recall can be carried through the supply chain.

Galil Importing said it has started a supplier investigation and introduced enhanced testing and supplier verification measures. The incident gives spice buyers another reason to treat contaminant testing, lot documentation and vendor controls as core procurement requirements rather than administrative paperwork.