"Lead-linked Illnesses Prompt Expanded Recall of Fruit Pouches for Kids"
Three companies have issued recalls for applesauce pouches marketed for kids due to elevated levels of lead. At least seven illnesses in five states have been linked to tainted puree. The FDA has expanded its investigation, with reports of four children in North Carolina showing high blood lead levels. Lead is toxic and can cause various symptoms, especially in young children. Customers are urged to return the recalled products for a refund.