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has found elevated amounts of sodium, as well as relatively high levels of lead and cadmium, in Lunchables meal kits. The advocacy group is now urging the USDA to drop Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program, which feeds millions of students in the U.S. , released Tuesday, the group says they found that the Lunchables given to students in schools have a higher amount of sodium than the versions available on store shelves.
, the school lunch versions of Lunchables contain more protein and whole grains than the store-bought counterparts, but remain identical in other ways — including, according to Consumer Reports, the amount of lead. While California has the lowest allowable lead threshold of any U.S. state, there are few federal guidelines limiting the amount of lead that can be in food. , with young children experiencing the worst effects because the metal affects them as they are still developing. Children exposed to lead have a higher risk of seizures, intellectual disabilities or behavioral disorders, among other conditions.
"Many of our Lunchables products are a good source of protein, offering nutrients through meats and cheeses. We've taken great steps to improve the nutrition profile of Lunchables, including ... reducing the sodium in all Lunchables crackers by 26%," the spokesperson told CBS News.
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