Grant County Health District update
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One of the two brands of ground cinnamon recalled for potential lead contamination by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Courtesy photo/U.S. Food and Drug Administration
MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled El Servidor Corp and Gutierrez Ground Cinnamon due to possible lead contamination. According to the Grant County Health District, short-term exposure to lead may not cause any symptoms. However, if ingested by young children it can cause adverse health effects. The FDA recommends disposing of the product.
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District released a statement regarding free Covid-19 test kits. For those interested visit COVIDTests.gov to get four free tests. The tests can find the newest variants and are good to use until at least the end of 2024.
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