Ground Cinnamon Being Recalled Because of a Possible Health Risk due to Elevated Lead Levels

Ground Cinnamon Being Recalled Because of a Possible Health Risk due to Elevated Lead Levels
Colonna Brothers of North Bergen, NJ is recalling its 1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon & 2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon because of a possible health risk due to elevated lead levels. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. The effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/ body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects.
The Cinnamon was distributed nationwide through retail stores and mail order. The products come in a clear plastic jar labeled with either “Marcum Cinnamon Ground 1.5oz” or “Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 2.25oz”. Only the following lot codes (found on the jar above the label – below the cap) were affected:
1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon Best By:10/16/25 10DB
1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon Best By: 04/06/25 0400B1
2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 09/29/25 09E8
2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 04/17/25 04E11
2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 12/19/25 12C2
2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 04/12/25 04ECB12
2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 08/24/25 08A
2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 04/21/25 04E5
2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 09/22/2025 09E20
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products.
The recall was the result of a targeted sampling program of discount brands by the FDA, following heightened sensitivity around Cinnamon. Colonna Brothers is participating in this recall voluntarily as requested by the FDA. Colonna Brother’s has not violated any Federal guidelines/legislation/laws regarding levels of lead in Cinnamon/Spice nor any protocols requiring testing for heavy metals. The FDA is stating that the lot codes above contain elevated levels of lead that the FDA deems a potential health risk.
Colonna Brothers has voluntarily ceased the production and distribution of all Cinnamon.
Consumers who have purchased the Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon or Marcum Ground Cinnamon, with the lot codes listed above, can discard it or return it to the store for a full refund. Anyone concerned they may have been exposed to lead, should contact their healthcare provider to report their symptoms. Consumers with questions may contact us at 201-864-1115 between the hours of 9-5 EST.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
201-864-1115

Salm Partners, LLC, Recalls Johnsonville Polish Kielbasa Turkey Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Salm Partners, LLC, a Denmark, Wis., establishment, is recalling approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage that may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically pieces of rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The turkey kielbasa sausages were produced between Oct. 30-31, 2023. The following products are subject to recall:
12-oz. vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY” sausage and best by dates “05/17/24” and “05/18/24” printed on the side of the packaging.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-32009” printed on the side of the packaging. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa products.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Stephanie Schafer, Director of Global Corporate Communications for Johnsonville, at 888-556-2728 or [email protected].
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to [email protected]. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
Company Contact Information
Director of Global Corporate Communications for Johnsonville
Stephanie Schafer
888-556-2728

Raja Foods Skokie, IL Is Recalling “Swad Brand Cinnamon Powder 3.5OZ Retail Packs” for Possible Lead Contamination

Raja Foods Skokie, IL Is Recalling “Swad Brand Cinnamon Powder 3.5OZ Retail Packs” for Possible Lead Contamination
Raja Foods LLC of Skokie, Il is recalling its 3.5 ounce package of “SWAD CINNAMON POWDER” because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposures to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/body weight. If a child is exposed to lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects.
The products included in this recall are, SWAD BRAND CINNAMON POWDER in clear plastic 3.5 OZ bags, UPC 0-51179-34280-4, from either of the following two batches and Best Before Dates: Batch KX21223 Best Before July 2026 and Batch KX08123 Best Before March 2026.
Product was distributed thru retail grocery stores in the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the United States. There have been no illnesses reported to date. The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the FDA.
Consumers who have purchased “SWAD CINNAMON POWDER 3.5OZ” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 847.972.2865, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm CST.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Raja Foods LLC
847-972-2865

Understanding the CDC’s Updated Covid Isolation Guidance

For the first time since 2021, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID isolation guidance.

Guidance: “stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren’t better explained by another cause.” You can resume normal activities once your symptoms are improving and you’ve been fever-free WITHOUT the aid of fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours.
For the five days after you resume your normal activities, you should take extra precautions, like wearing a well-fitting mask and maintaining distance from others, gathering outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, cleaning hands and high-touched surfaces often, and testing when possible before gathering with others. If symptoms or fever return, you should start back at square one: staying home and away from others until you’ve been improving and fever free for at least 24 hours.

The CDC also recently recommended that people over 65 receive an additional dose of the 2023-24 COVID vaccine. You may receive the second vaccine at least four (4) months after your most recent dose.
(For people in that age group who haven’t had the 2023-24 vaccine, there’s no need to wait. You can receive your shot now to be protected through the spring.)

 

For more information or to schedule an appointment for your COVID vaccine please call 304-873-1531.

Preserve and Protect West Virginia’s Strong Childhood Immunization Laws

Preserve and Protect West Virginia’s Strong Childhood Immunization Laws
By Dr. Steven Eshenaur
February 23, 2024
Disease has played a fundamental role in personal rights for thousands of years. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness cannot exist when communities are afflicted with disease.
Outbreaks of leprosy, plague, tuberculosis, polio and other communicable illnesses have led to restrictions on personal rights in the interest of protecting the larger population. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
West Virginia’s forefathers recognized the need to protect our children from disease. As early as 1931, they enacted laws requiring immunizations for children to participate in public education. These laws have been updated to reflect advances in medicine and the emergence of vaccines for a broader range of conditions.
In the name of democracy, West Virginia lawmakers recognized this need and their duty to protect our children and communities from diseases that can be prevented. Compulsory vaccinations enabled West Virginians to achieve the World Health Organization-recommended 95 percent immunization rate. This is the level of vaccination needed for what is called herd immunity to eliminate measles and other diseases from a geographic region.
Many of the diseases for which there are currently vaccines, such as measles, mumps, rubella, and polio, have no specific treatment. The ONLY way to prevent these diseases from spreading in our community is an effective immunization program.
West Virginia last had a case of polio in 1970 and our last documented case of measles was in 2009. Why? We have a childhood immunization program that is safe, proven, and effective! Six weeks into the new year, there are already 10 states that have reported outbreaks of measles. In 2023, there were 20 states with outbreaks. The danger and risk are real to those who are unimmunized.
The measles outbreak in Ohio in 2022-23 resulted in 85 cases, and 36 children required hospitalization. All the cases occurred in children, none of whom had been fully vaccinated. Nationwide Children’s hospital alone was reimbursed $1.5 million to care for those hospitalized.
The cost of weakening our childhood immunization regulations has a financial toll as well as a human toll. Measles is highly infectious and may result in permanent brain damage from encephalitis, vision loss or death.
Our forefathers and their families experienced the ravages of measles, mumps, tetanus, polio, and meningitis. Modern medicine has worked diligently to protect our communities through the development and testing of vaccines that have been proven to be safe and effective.
Now, legislators want to turn the clock back nearly 100 years and remove some of the safeguards in our vaccination policies.
We OWE it to our children to keep our schools safe and free of these disease. In the name of Democracy, keep disease out of our schools and protect our children. Personal freedom ends when our actions injure others; that is why we have drunk driving laws, criminal laws, child safety laws, etc.
If you are anti-vaccination, you are pro-disease. It’s as simple as that. If you are anti-vaccination, you want to weaken or eliminate laws that protect all of our children. There is no other way to see it.
Speak up, West Virginians, and tell our legislator not to join what I call “Politicians for Polio.” It escapes sound reasoning why anyone would want to weaken childhood immunization laws. Our children are more important than any agenda that would bring these horrific diseases back to the Mountain State.
-Dr. Steven Eshenaur, D.O., M.B.A., is the health officer and director of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department

February is American Heart Month

Take Action for your Heart:
Get Started!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it can often be prevented. Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle can help you reduce the risk of heart disease and its risk factors. Take Action to protect your heart by following these tips.
*Get Enough Quality Sleep:
Lack of sleep or getting poor quality sleep increases the risk of having high blood pressure, heart disease, and other medical conditions.
-Try to aim for 7-9 hours of sleep a night
-Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day
-Exercise regularly, but not within 2-3 hours before bedtime
-Avoid caffeine and nicotine
*Eat Better
A flexible and balanced eating plan can help lower your high blood pressure and improve your cholesterol.
-Follow the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, which can help you create a heart-healthy eating lifestyle for life.
-Read nutrition labels to pick the food lowest in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
-Try a mix of lean cuts of meat, eat fish once or twice a week, and eat two or more meatless meals each week
-Consider whole fruits, dried fruits, unsalted rice cakes, fat-free and low-fat yogurt, or raw vegetables as a snack
*Stop Smoking
Any amount of smoking, even light or occasional smoking, damages your heart and blood vessels.
-Select a quit date and write yourself a contract that outlines your plan for quitting
-Talk with your healthcare provider about programs and products that can help you quit
-Join a support group. Many hospitals, workplaces, and community groups offer classes to help people quit smoking
-Call 1-800 QUIT-NOW and visit smokefree.gov to get additional support
*Maintain a Healthy Weight
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and can help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions.
-Choose healthy snacks like fruits, vegetables, yogurt, or nuts, instead of sugary or high-calorie snacks
-Stay hydrated with water as your primary beverage
-Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking) or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity (like running) exercise per week
-Consider keeping a log of what you eat throughout the day
*Be more Active
Getting enough physical activity helps to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
-Adults should spend at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) each week doing physical activity
-Sit less! Take the stairs. Park farther away. March in place or take a walk around the block
-Try muscle-strengthening activities like lifting weights, working with resistance bands, doing sit-ups and push-ups, or some forms of yoga
-If you don’t have a lot of time in your day, try being active for 10 mins at a time. Anything that gets your heart beating faster counts!
*Control Cholesterol
Unhealthy levels of cholesterol can lead to high cholesterol, which increases the risk of developing heart disease
-Try the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) Program which combines diet, physical activity, and weight management to help lower high blood cholesterol and improve heart health
-Eat a heart-healthy diet that is low in saturated fats, as these can raise LDL cholesterol levels
-Limit alcohol consumption. Drinking too much alcohol-more than two drinks a day for men or one drink a day for women-can raise your total cholesterol level.
*Manage Stress
Learning how to manage stress with healthy coping strategies helps improve your emotional and physical health.
-Use relaxation techniques that combine breathing and focused attention on pleasing thoughts and images to calm the mind and body
-Consider mediation, as it can help lower stress
-Take a yoga class to help lower stress and improve mindfulness. It may also offer you a supportive community
*Manage Blood Sugar
Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for heart health, especially for people with diabetes or those at risk for developing diabetes.
-Eat a diet rich in whole foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats
-Monitor your carbohydrate intake and choose complex carbohydrates, like whole grains and legumes, to help control blood sugar levels
-Talk to your healthcare provider about how often you should check your blood sugar levels, especially if you have diabetes
*Control Blood Pressure
Keep your blood pressure in a healthy range and keep track of your numbers. Blood pressure that’s consistently higher than 130/80 mm Hg can cause serious health problems.
-Have your blood pressure checked each time you visit the doctor
-Use a blood pressure monitor to measure your blood pressure at home and learn how to measure it correctly
-Use a blood pressure tracker to keep a record of your numbers each reading
-If you’re pregnant or planning to be, it’s especially important to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range
For more information about how you can take action to keep your heart healthy, visit hearttruth.gov.

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Number of Salad Kits Due to Possible Health Risk from Listeria Monocytogenes

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Number of Salad Kits Due to Possible Health Risk from Listeria Monocytogenes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Monterey, CA–February 8, 2024–Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market a limited number of Dole-branded and private label salad kits described below, which were processed on the same line as a cheese that has been recalled by the manufacturer, Rizo-Lopez Foods, for the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. (https://www.fda.gov/…/rizo-lopez-foods-inc-voluntarily…)
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
This recall notification is being issued due to the potential for cross-contamination of cheese contained in certain masterpacks by cheese potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes from our packaged cheese supplier. At this time, we are unaware of any specific illnesses associated with our products. or by other purchasers of their recalled cheese.
A listing of products subject to this recall is set forth below and includes Dole, President’s Choice, and Marketside brands. The product lot codes are located in the upper-right-hand corner of the package. Consumers who still have any of these products in their refrigerators or freezers are urged not to consume the product and to discard it immediately.
Recalled salad items were distributed in the states of AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA and WI. Additionally, these salads were distributed in the following Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.
No other Dole products are part of these voluntary recalls.
Dole retailers have been advised to check store shelves and warehouse inventories to confirm that no recalled product is available for purchase by consumers.
Retailer and consumer questions about the voluntary recalls should be directed to the Dole Consumer Response Center at 800-356-3111, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm Pacific Time.
Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.
Recalled:
Dole Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch UPC: 71430000915 Lot Codes: W019-W036 2/3/2024-2/20/2024 and N019-N036 2/3/2024-2/20/2024
Dole Chop Kit Avocado Ranch Chop Kit Ranch A L’Avocat UPC: 71430000922 Lot Codes: W022-W036 2024 FE 06-2024 FE 20
Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad UPC: 71430017012 Lot Codes: W022-W036 2/4/2024-2/18/2024 N022-N036 2/04/2024-2/18/2024
Dole Cajun Ranch Chopped Kit UPC: 71430002063 Lot Codes: W029-W036 2/11/2024-2/18/2024 N022-N036 2/4/2024-2/18/2024
Dole Premium Kit Endless Summer UPC 71430010730 Lot Codes: W022-W036 2/4/2024-2/18/2024 N023-N036 2/5/2024-2/19/2024
Dole Supreme Kit Southwest Salad Supreme Kit Salade Du Sud-Ouest UPC: 71430017111 Lot Codes: W020-W036 2024 FE 03-2024 FE 18
President’s Choice Southwest Salad Kit Sud-Ouest Kit de Salade UPC: 60383023195 Lot Codes: W034-W036 2024 FE 17-2024 FE 18 B018-B024 2024 FE 03-2024 FE 09
Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Bacon Ranch Crunch UPC: 681131305440 Lot Codes: B020-B036 2/5/2024-2/21/2024
Company Contact Information
Consumers: Dole Consumer Response Center
Phone: 800-356-3111
Media: Bil Goldfield – Director, Corporate Communications, Dole Food Company, Inc.
Phone: 818-874-4647
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Public Health Day at the Legislature 2024

On February 1, 2024, Doddridge County Health Department (Heather Amos, Administrator) traveled to Charleston to participate in Public Health Day at the Legislature. During her visit, she was able to meet and speak with Delegate Phil Mallow, Senator Tom Takubo, Senator Charles Clements, and Senator Mike Maroney about upcoming bills concerning public health as well as successes of the health department.
Doddridge County is a great community, and the future of our county looks bright. Coming together to talk about issues and successes at the State Capitol today is an example of the collaborative efforts in place to continue to see greatness in our community. A special thank you to Delegate Phil Mallow, Senator Tom Takubo, Senator Charles Clements, and Senator Mike Maroney for taking the time to meet with us and setting up the day to meet and talk with other Senators.

Bonnie’s Bus is coming to Doddridge County Health Department August 1, 2024

Bonnie’s Bus is coming to Doddridge County Health Department on August 1, 2024, 8am to 4pm. Contact Doddridge County Health Department to schedule an appointment or for more information at 304-873-1531.