"FDA Updates on Lead and Chromium in Recalled Applesauce"
TL;DR
Recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches linked to lead poisoning in U.S. children were found to contain a high level of chromium, a potentially toxic substance, in addition to lead, according to the FDA. The pouches, sold under the WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis brands, may still be in consumers' homes due to their long shelf life. The CDC reported 287 lead poisoning cases from 37 states, with the median age of those affected being 1. Consumers are advised not to eat or serve the pouches and to discard them, and anyone who consumed them should consult a healthcare provider.
- Lead-tainted applesauce pouches also contained another possible toxic substance, FDA says WTOP
- FDA announces update on lead-tainted applesauce recall 11Alive
- 3 children in South Carolina affected by applesauce lead exposure, DHEC says WYFF4 Greenville
- Chromium found in recalled applesauce products, FDA says Fox Business
- Lead-Tainted Applesauce May Contain Another Toxin, Chromium U.S. News & World Report
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