The FDA is expanding its probe of possible lead contamination amid recalls of Schnucks, Weis and WanaBana fruit puree pouches marketed to toddlers and young children.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into elevated levels of lead found in apple sauce packets marketed for children after receiving reports of at least seven illnesses across five states. The FDA said on Friday two additional brands of products, Schnucks cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack and certain Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches, were subject to recall. That followed the administration's initial Oct.
The FDA has reviewed and supports NCDHHS’s analytical findings and found that analytical results at this level could result in acute toxicity. 930,000 PRESSURE COOKERS SOLD AT BEST BUY RECALLED DUE TO POSSIBLE BURN HAZARD The FDA has shared the results with the firm and on Oct. 31, Wanabana of Coral Gables, Florida, initiated a voluntary recall of all WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches.
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