Key takeaways:
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children.
- The FDA has received reports of seven illnesses in at least five states possibly linked to the contaminated puree.
- The FDA is continuing to investigate the source of the lead contamination and is working with the companies to ensure that all recalled products are removed from store shelves.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children. This comes after reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls.
WanaBana of Coral Gables, Florida, previously recalled all lot codes and expiration dates of its apple cinnamon fruit puree. Two new companies, Schnucks Markets of St. Louis and Weis Markets of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, have also recalled certain cinnamon applesauce products due to the potential for high levels of lead.
The FDA has received reports of seven illnesses in at least five states possibly linked to the contaminated puree. Symptoms of lead poisoning include abdominal pain, vomiting, and anemia. The FDA is urging parents to check their homes for the recalled products and to discard them immediately.
The FDA is continuing to investigate the source of the lead contamination and is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor the situation. The FDA is also working with the companies to ensure that all recalled products are removed from store shelves.
Parents are advised to be aware of the potential for lead poisoning and to take appropriate precautions. The FDA recommends that children under the age of six be tested for lead poisoning if they have been exposed to lead-tainted products.
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