People who are already buying their spices at the dollar store aren't going to be buying Penzeys, as good as their spices are.

My in-laws got us a gift box from Penzey’s a while back, I’ve been using their sandwich sprinkle seasoning on grilled cheese sandwiches. Shit’s good. 👍

Why are they getting a chance to recall "volunteer"?

If this is not good for human consumption then it should be removed period.

Our is this because this product will be bought mainly by poor people and fuck them?

I used to live near a penzys, really great spices! And the owners are definitely Democrats!

Agreed. They depressed me as a kid, and they depress me now. Absolutely exploiting the most impoverished among us. Vimes' Boot Theory holds there IMHO: https://terrypratchett.com/explore-discworld/sam-vimes-boots-theory-of-socio-economic-unfairness/

Yup, John Oliver did a great segment on just how shitty it is to work at a dollar store

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p4QGOHahiVM

Once the FDA has determined that the criteria for a mandatory recall have been met, the FDA must first provide the responsible party (as defined in section 417(a)(1) of the FD&C Act) with an opportunity to voluntarily cease distribution and recall the article of food. The FDA will notify the responsible party of this opportunity in writing using an expeditious method of delivery. If the responsible party refuses or does not voluntarily cease distribution and recall the article of food within the time and manner prescribed by the FDA, if so prescribed, the FDA may order the responsible party to cease distributing the article of food, order the responsible party to give notice to certain other persons to cease distributing the article of food, and give the responsible party an opportunity to request an informal hearing2 to be held not later than 2 days after the issuance of the order. After these steps are completed, the FDA may order a recall under section 423(d) of the FD&C Act if it is determined that the removal of the article from commerce is necessary. Only the FDA Commissioner has the authority to order a recall under section 423(d). If necessary, recall orders under section 423(d) shall be vacated by the Commissioner. If the FDA orders a recall under section 423 of the FD&C Act, the FDA will generally follow the process for termination of the recall in accordance with 21 C.F.R. 7.55.

https://www.fda.gov/media/117429/download#:~:text=Section%20423%20of%20the%20FD%26C,the%20FD%26C%20Act%20%5B21%20U.S.C.

I wouldn't be surprised if the irrigation or the soil is the source of the lead, not the processing methods.

Edit: someone else posted that it was traced to be lead chromate. That's a color that you could paint whole sticks with to make it seem fresher but makes more sense to mix with granulated. Same color often adulterated tumeric

So wait, I can just take cinnamon sticks and put them in a food processor? I love fresh ground coffee, so if it's actually just that easy I'll have to give it a try

If you ever want to shock a guy out of pollution complacency, let them know that some studies link pollutants to shrinking penis size and reduced fertility. Poisoning me = I sleep. Shrinking penises = real problem.

If you're sweating lead, does that mean your sweat is sweet?