A pantry staple found in many of our kitchens may be toxic. That’s the alarming takeaway from a new Consumer Reports investigation into lead in ground cinnamon. In some cases, tests reveal high lead levels. Consumer Reports tested 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends with cinnamon.

One out of three contained lead levels above 1 part per million - the threshold that can trigger a recall in New York state but not nationwide.

Just a quarter teaspoon of any of those products has more lead than you should consume in an entire day.

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