NewsWise Wife Cinnamon Recall: UPC, 14 States and Refund
An FDA-posted October 29 recall affects a specific Wise Wife ground cinnamon package sold across 14 states. Here is how to identify it and request a refund.
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This is a source-linked desk explainer, not firsthand testing. AI-assisted drafting may be used. Check the linked FDA notice and our editorial and corrections policy.
Representative licensed photo of cinnamon, not the recalled Wise Wife product. Photographer: Ruby Sengar / Pexels.
Which Wise Wife cinnamon is included in the 2026 recall?
The FDA-posted company recall dated October 29, 2026 identifies a 110-gram (3.88-ounce) clear plastic container with a black screw-top cap. The barcode is 0688474302754 on the back label; the best-before date is 4/25/2027. Match the product description, UPC and date rather than relying on the brand name alone.
This matters because an earlier, separate 2025 Wise Wife cinnamon recall concerned a smaller 50 g jar and a different UPC. The October 2026 notice is not a new recall of every cinnamon product or every Wise Wife jar.
Which 14 states received the recalled cinnamon?
The distributor reported retail and grocery distribution between September 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026 in Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. These are distribution states, not proof that every store in those states carried the item. A product may also have been moved after purchase, so check the label even if you live elsewhere.
How do shoppers get a refund?
- Locate the jar and compare the UPC, package size and best-before date with the FDA recall notice.
- Do not eat, taste-test or serve a matching product. Keep it away from children.
- The company instructs consumers to discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Ask the retailer about its return process before traveling.
- For questions, contact SLR Food Distribution at 1-516-437-3782, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern, or slrusaorder@gmail.com, as listed in the official recall.
Why did the company recall this ground cinnamon?
The FDA notice says the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station collected and analyzed a sample that showed elevated lead levels. The company initiated a voluntary recall and instructed stores to stop sales. No illnesses had been reported at the time of that announcement. The recall notice does not provide a reliable basis to estimate any individual consumer's exposure or diagnose lead poisoning.
Lead exposure can be difficult to recognize because symptoms may be absent, particularly after smaller exposures. The FDA's broader cinnamon safety alert advises households to check their spice cabinets because cinnamon may be stored for long periods. If you suspect repeated exposure, especially involving a child or pregnancy, consult a qualified healthcare professional about whether testing is appropriate rather than assuming illness from a recall alone.
Is the October recall different from the older Wise Wife alert?
| Detail | October 2026 | September 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Package | 110 g (3.88 oz) | 50 g (1.76 oz) |
| UPC | 0688474302754 | 0688474302853 |
| Official status | New October 29 recall notice | Older recall marked terminated by FDA |
These distinctions help avoid confusion when searching for “Wise Wife cinnamon recall.” Check the actual jar, not a social-media image or an older article.
What should readers watch next?
Follow the FDA recall database for any revised product scope or official updates. This article reports the notice as published and does not suggest a new November 8 FDA announcement. For other product-safety reporting, see our Gourmia air-fryer recall guide, Baby Brezza recall guide, and U.S. news section.
Sources and editorial method
- FDA / SLR Food Distribution, October 29, 2026: product identifiers, states, refund and contact.
- CT Insider, November 6, 2026: independent reporting on Connecticut testing.
- Food Safety News, November 4, 2026: wider cinnamon alert context.
- FDA: separate 2025 Wise Wife recall for comparison.
NewsTrendus desk explainer published November 8, 2026. It does not claim laboratory testing, individual medical assessment, or that the representative photo shows a recalled product.