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High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds | CNN (www.cnn.com)

submitted 10 months ago by Reverendender@sh.itjust.works to c/allthingsfoodandcooking@sh.itjust.works

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This is not promising. Is there home test for lead?

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[–] Beryl@jlai.lu 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Unless you eat spices by the bucket, you'll have a hard time reaching a toxic dose

[–] DigitalNirvana@lemm.ee 8 points 10 months ago

Yes, there are home tests for lead. Cheap and readily available. Check food, check cast iron. And eat cilantro frequently to help one’s body in eliminating lead.

[–] dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Wasn’t there a recall on cinnamon for lead content just a few months ago?

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Yep. I’m going to look into how much home lead tests are. I don’t eat a lot of cinnamon, but I’d still rather test it than not.