According to the FDA, the recall is issued for WanaBana's apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates.
WASHINGTON — If you buy fruit puree pouches for your toddler to snack on, you should check the brand to see if the products are part of a nationwide recall issued because of high lead levels.have been recalled by the manufacturer after"extremely high concentrations of lead" were found in several tested products. were sold nationwide at several major retailers including Sam's Club, Dollar Tree and online through Amazon.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in an alert that it became aware of the issue after the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services launched an investigation into reports of four children with elevated blood lead levels. WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouchesThe FDA said in its public health alert that parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed the recalled pouches should contact their child’s doctor about getting a blood test.
Long-term exposure can lead to irritability, lethargy, fatigue, muscle aches, constipation, difficulty concentrating, tremors and weight loss. in developing children, according to the FDA. Lead toxicity can lead to problems with behavior and learning, lower IQ and hearing problems.
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