New York Issues Consumer Alert for Lead in Spice Products as Lead Limits Bill Reaches Senate Floor
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) issued a consumer alert regarding elevated lead levels in ground ginger and cinnamon powder sold by a U.S.-based company at multiple New York retailers.
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