Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species, and is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavoring additive in a wide variety of cuisines.
Ceylon cinnamon, also known as true cinnamon or Mexican cinnamon, originates from Sri Lanka. Ceylon cinnamon is mildly sweet and typically a light reddish brown color.
Additional name(s): Dalchini, Canela
Recalls & Warnings
4/3/20 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon powder from Laxmi Enterprises in India
3/30/20 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon powder from RK IND Export Pro in India
3/23/20 – FDA Import Alert, Cassia Cinnamon (ground, cracked) from Abhaya Exports in India
11/21/19 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon powder from OM EXIM Corporation in India
10/30/19 – FDA Imort Alert, Cinnamon powder from Son Ha Spice and Flavorings Co in Vietnam
8/23/19 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon powder from PT Karimun Kencana Aromatics in Indonesia
8/23/19 – FDA Import Alert, Cassia Cinnamon (ground, cracked) from Tootsi Impex Inc in Canada
6/13/19 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon powder from Samara’a Aden in Yemen
6/10/19 – FDA Import Alert, Cassia Cinnamon (ground, cracked) from Jiangmen City Honsing Food Co. in China
5/21/19 – FDA Import Alert, Cassia Cinnamon (ground, cracked) from K.K. Enterprise in India
5/23/18 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon powder from Daaboul Spices in Lebanon
5/23/18 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon powder from East Transport & Clearing Co in Lebanon
9/29/17 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon powder from Viet Name TH & D Company in Vietnam
6/29/17 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon powder from THD Saigon Trading and Investment in Vietnam
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