Advance Food International Inc. Recalls Shahzada Brand Cinnamon Powder 7oz Because of Possible Health Risk

Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 14, 2026 — Advance Food International, Inc. of Maspeth, N.Y., has recalled Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder (7 oz) after testing revealed elevated levels of lead that pose a health risk; consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and not eat it. Short‑term exposure to low levels of lead may be symptomless, but prolonged or higher exposure can cause serious effects, particularly in children, including developmental disorders and permanent neurological damage, and can cause kidney and cognitive effects in adults. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product is Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder packaged in 7 oz plastic bags, identified as lot code(s): not specified on available notices (consumers should check packaging for lot information). The cinnamon was distributed to retailers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts and have been sold between Jan. 1, 2024, and May 24, 2024; the product was not sold online.

Consumers who purchased Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder 7 oz should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund and should not consume it. The company has stopped production and distribution while the FDA and Advance Food continue their investigation. For questions or to request a refund or replacement, contact Advance Food International at 1‑718‑482‑0123 or via email at [email protected]; if no email is provided on packaging, consumers should contact the retailer for return instructions.