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Best and Worst of Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Foods and Other Fall Items
CR staffers tasted 24 autumnal products. Which ones did they fall for and which fell flat? There’s always a limited window to try Trader Joe’s seasonal treats. We’ll help you key in on must-try items. By Perry Santanachote With Kevin Doyle, Ginger Cowles, Althea Chang-Cook, Theresa Panetta, and Alisa O’Connor A trip to any grocery store or chain coffee shop…
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High Lead Levels in Cinnamon Powders and Spice Mixtures
There are currently no federal limits for lead in cinnamon or other spices. But Enrico Dinges, a spokesperson for the FDA, says that even without a limit, the agency can take action against a product, such as issuing a health alert, if it learns the product has excessive levels either from the agency’s or a state’s testing. The FDA didn’t…
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