Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 26, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Wise Wife, SLR Food Distribution
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 5 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Wise Wife, SLR Food Distribution
- Product type
- Ground Cinnamon
- Model numbers
- UPC 0688474302853
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- NY, MN, FL, OK, OH
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 26, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 22, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Contains elevated levels of lead
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact SLR Food Distribution, Inc. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon is a spice used in cooking and baking. It is distributed by SLR Food Distribution and sold across multiple states. Consumers rely on cinnamon as a pantry staple.
Why This Is Dangerous
Lead contamination can cause poisoning if ingested. The risk is higher with prolonged exposure or frequent use of contaminated spice.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Households may need to discard affected spice and seek refunds. The health risk is tied to lead exposure from ingestion.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- 1. Locate Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon on your pantry shelf
- 2. Check the UPC on the packaging: 0 688474 302853
- 3. Verify the product name and distributor: Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon, distributed by SLR Food Distribution
- 4. If matched, set aside and do not use
Where to find product info
UPC on label and packaging; recall notice from FDA enforcement page
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically take 4-6 weeks
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all attempts to contact the distributor
- File a complaint with consumer protection agencies if needed
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy spices from reputable brands with clear recall histories
- Check UPC codes before use
- Keep receipts and packaging for refunds
- Verify recalls on FDA or CPSC websites before consuming spices
Documentation advice
Keep product packaging, purchase receipt, and all recall communications for records
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Product Details
Recall involves Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon distributed by SLR Food Distribution. 15 cases affected. States distributed: NY, MN, FL, OK, OH. Recall date: 2025-09-26. Report date: 2025-10-22. UPC code: 0 688474 302853. Sold as a spice for cooking. Price not disclosed.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Lead contamination hazard
- States of distribution: NY, MN, FL, OK, OH
- Refund or replacement offered by distributor
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