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.

Experts are alerting consumers against using a dozen cinnamon and spice powder brands after detecting high levels of lead contamination.

A recent report found high levels of lead in 12 brands' cinnamon and multi-spice powders, prompting some of the companies to remove product from shelves.

Consumer Reports is out with a new spot-check for 12 of 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends, finding that many contain various lead levels.

Following reports of high levels of lead being found in some cinnamon brands, we're answering all your questions about the spice.

It found high levels of lead in 12 products, with levels reaching 3.5 parts per million. Paras cinnamon powder had the most lead, according to Consumer Reports, containing 3.52 ppm.

Consumer Reports found lead in a variety of products, at a time when federal regulators are seeking authority from Congress to combat the problem of heavy metals in foods.

A new Consumer Reports investigation found elevated levels of lead in several brands of cinnamon powders and multi-spice blends that it tested.

High levels of lead were found in a dozen brands of cinnamon powder and spice blends, according to testing by Consumer Reports.