"Consumer Reports Exposes High Lead and Sodium Levels in Lunchables, Calls for Removal from School Menus"
TL;DR
Consumer Reports has found concerning levels of lead, sodium, and potentially harmful chemicals in Lunchables, prompting a petition to remove the Kraft Heinz products from the National School Lunch Program. The watchdog's testing revealed elevated lead levels and phthalates in the packaging, raising concerns about children's health risks. Kraft Heinz defended its products, but critics argue that ultra-processed foods like Lunchables are inappropriate for school lunches and call for stricter nutrition standards to ensure children have access to healthier options.
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- Lunchables have high levels of lead and sodium, Consumer Reports finds The Washington Post
- Beloved lunch staple 'should not be allowed on menu' in schools due to 'concerning' chemicals: watchdog New York Post
- Consumer Reports urges USDA to remove Lunchables from National School Lunch Program after lead, high-levels of sodium found KABC-TV
- High levels of lead, sodium found in Lunchables, Consumer Reports says USA TODAY
- Watchdog Warns That Lunchables, Now Available in Schools, Contain Lead Yahoo! Voices
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