Category: Spice brands

Following a series of recalls involving lead-tainted cinnamon products, Consumer Reports tested several major spice brands in 2024 to address public safety concerns. These tests revealed that McCormick brand cinnamon was found to contain very low levels of lead, placing it in a mid-tier safety category, far below the worst-offending brands that triggered recalls.

According to a 2021 Consumer Reports study, nearly one-third of tested spice products contained heavy metals at concerning levels. For many health-conscious consumers, this raises a critical question: what spice brands have no heavy metals?