FDA Issues Recall for Lead-Contaminated Fruit Puree Pouches

The FDA is urging parents to get blood tests for their children who have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, as the product may contain elevated levels of lead. WanaBana has issued a voluntary recall of the pouches, which are sold at various retailers. The potential lead contamination was discovered after four children in North Carolina showed elevated blood lead levels, and the FDA found "extremely high concentrations of lead" in the snack. Lead exposure can have immediate and long-term health effects, and the only way to diagnose lead exposure is through clinical testing.