Consumer Reports is urging consumers to throw out their cinnamon if it was manufactured by one of a dozen companies.

Consumer Reports found troubling levels of lead in one-third of ground cinnamon and cinnamon-containing spice blends it tested, according to the findings released Thursday.

A mere sprinkle of spices can transform a dish entirely. Some spices boast exceptional unique flavors and also contain components with potential health benefits. Cinnamon has been highly regarded in ...

"Despite [cinnamon’s] vast uses, very few reports were available to describe the fate of its major component – cinnamaldehyde," researcher Shabana Khan, said in a news release.