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70%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • The article implies that these six ground cinnamon products have been officially recalled when in fact they have only been recommended for recall.
  • The author states that the contaminated cinnamon brands and specific lots affected are: La Fiesta, lot 25033, sold at La Superior SuperMercados Marcum; best by 10/16/25 and 4/06/25; sold at Save A LotMTCI. However, this information is not accurate as the FDA has only recommended a recall of these products.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The article implies that these six ground cinnamon products have been officially recalled when in fact they have only been recommended for recall.
  • The author states that the contaminated cinnamon brands and specific lots affected are: La Fiesta, lot 25033, sold at La Superior SuperMercados Marcum; best by 10/16/25 and 4/06/25; sold at Save A LotMTCI. However, this information is not accurate as the FDA has only recommended a recall of these products.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • La Fiesta, lot 25033, sold at La Superior SuperMercados Marcum; best by 10/16/25 and 4/06/25; sold at Save A LotMTCI
  • Lead levels found in the spices range from 2.03 to 3.4 parts per million, which is far lower than the concentration found in applesauce pouches recalled last fall (upwards of 5110 parts per million).

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The article implies that these six ground cinnamon products have been officially recalled when in fact they have only been recommended for recall.
  • The author states that the contaminated cinnamon brands and specific lots affected are: La Fiesta, lot 25033, sold at La Superior SuperMercados Marcum; best by 10/16/25 and 4/06/25; sold at Save A LotMTCI. However, this information is not accurate as the FDA has only recommended a recall of these products.

Recent Articles

  • FDA Recalls Six Ground Cinnamon Products Due to Elevated Lead Levels

    FDA Recalls Six Ground Cinnamon Products Due to Elevated Lead Levels

    Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 The FDA has announced a recall of six ground cinnamon products due to elevated levels of lead. The affected brands are La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad, Supreme Tradition and El Chilar. These products were found in various stores including discount retailers such as Save A LotMTCI and Dollar Tree and Family DollarEl Chillar. Additional ground cinnamon products have also been found to contain elevated levels of lead after a massive recall of tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches last fall. Consumers should be aware and cautious when purchasing spices as they can sometimes contain harmful substances.