A jar at the back of the spice cupboard deserves a closer look before the next batch of muffins. Galil Importing Corp has recalled a specific lot of Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning over possible elevated lead levels, according to a company announcement published by the FDA on September 24.
The recall notice identifies 90-gram containers with UPC 794711005484 and lot GAP11304. The lot appears on the container’s side beneath the ingredient line. The company says consumers should stop eating the affected product and discard it or return it to the store for a refund.
Start with the container, not its color
The recalled seasoning was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida and Illinois between November 18, 2025, and September 7, 2026. The company reported no illnesses as of its announcement and said Maryland testing had detected elevated lead. Questions can go to Galil at 1-516-496-7400, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern.
Compare the brand, size, barcode and lot together. A photograph of an ordinary bowl of cinnamon cannot identify a recalled product. If someone else does the household shopping, send them the official notice rather than a cropped headline that leaves out the identifying details.
For a jar you have already decanted, look for a saved label, receipt or order history. Those records may help establish what you purchased, although a receipt may not identify the lot. If you cannot resolve the match, set the spice aside while seeking clarification from the retailer or company. Do not guess from appearance.
Why the absence of symptoms is not reassurance
The FDA’s background guidance on lead in food explains that health effects depend on exposure, including the amount and duration, and that young children are particularly vulnerable. Lead exposure can affect adults too. If you are concerned about exposure, discuss the product and consumption history with a health professional; an online recall article cannot determine whether an individual needs testing.
Keep the conversation factual when checking with relatives. Ask whether they have this particular brand and lot, and share the official link. A family member who bakes for grandchildren may have several containers in different cupboards or a second supply at another home.
Keep useful information with your ingredients
Before returning or discarding an affected container, photograph its identifying label for your records. That makes a follow-up question easier to answer without relying on memory. Keep the recalled item separate from ingredients that are still in use so another cook does not reach for it accidentally.
Our weekend pantry guide explains how keeping original package information can make everyday storage decisions easier. This recall adds a specific reason to retain lot details: a tidy, unlabelled jar can make a targeted warning much harder to act on.
Illustrative cinnamon; the recalled Lior product is not pictured. Photo: Ruby Sengar / Pexels.