FDA Alerts of Lead-Contaminated Fruit Pouches Affecting 52 Children Across 22 States
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert following reports of lead-contaminated fruit pouches, affecting 52 children across 22 states. The affected children, aged between 1 to 4 years old, have shown elevated levels of lead after consuming certain apple puree pouches, prompting an urgent investigation by health authorities.
The FDA recall involves products marketed under three brands: WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree, Schnucks, and Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches. These items were distributed through national grocery chains like Dollar Tree and online platforms, including Amazon.
Consumers have been advised not to purchase or consume these recalled products and to dispose of them immediately, including both the contents and the packaging. Lead exposure in children can lead to severe health implications, including serious learning and behavior problems.
The investigation, led jointly by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), initially identified cinnamon imported from a manufacturer in Ecuador as the probable source of the lead contamination. Children affected by the contaminated pouches exhibited symptoms including headache, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and anemia.
The FDA, CDC, and state partners are actively investigating the link between elevated blood lead levels and the consumption of these cinnamon-containing apple puree and applesauce products. To ensure proper product disposal, the FDA advises consumers and retailers to cautiously open the pouch, pour its contents into a trash can, and then discard the packaging. It is also important to clean up any spills resulting from discarding the product and wash your hands afterward. Any suspected cases should be reported to local health authorities.
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