The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been notified of at least seven people falling ill in five states, all linked to potentially tainted apple puree.
Three companies have issued recalls for applesauce pouches marketed for kids because they may contain elevated levels of lead. At least seven illnesses in five states have been linked to tainted puree, regulators say.a recall of certain applesauce pouches because of “elevated levels of lead found in the cinnamon raw material” used by Austrofoods SAS, which manufactures the pouches. WanaBana and the Weis supermarket chain tookof the products. As of Nov.
Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status. Short-term symptoms can include headache, abdominal pain, vomiting and anemia, while longer-term exposure can lead to muscle aches, difficulty concentrating and tremors, among other symptoms.“Because children under age 6 are undergoing critical neurological and physical development, they are especially vulnerable to the adverse effects of lead on the body,” a North Carolina health agency warned in a news release.
The FDA warned that most children initially have no symptoms when exposed to lead. The manufacturers said parents should talk to their doctor about any possible lead exposure and get a blood test if needed.Schnucks Cinnamon Applesauce Pouch 4-pack, UPC 4131801155All WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches regardless of expiration date and lot code.
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