The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards.
In this photo illustration, a pack of Lunchables is displayed on Wednesday in San Anselmo, Calif. Consumer Reports is asking for the Department of Agriculture to eliminate Lunchables food kits from the National School Lunch Program after finding high levels of lead, sodium and cadmium in tested kits.In this photo illustration, a pack of Lunchables is displayed on Wednesday in San Anselmo, Calif.
"So, the Lunchables described in the article would need to be paired with fruit, vegetables and milk," the spokesperson said."In addition, a school who wanted to serve a higher sodium product one day has to balance that with lower sodium items on others.
Kraft Heinz has also improved the nutritional benefits of Lunchables recently by adding fresh fruit and reducing the sodium found in its crackers, the spokesperson added.
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