Lunchables and other pre-packaged lunch kits contain concerning levels of sodium and lead, Consumer Reports' tests found.
A lot of kids love Lunchables , and parents like the convenience. But after tests turned up concerning levels of lead and sodium in various lunch kits, Consumer Reports says that convenience may come at a cost.
Consumer Reports tested 12 store-bought lunch and snack kits and found concerning levels of lead, cadmium, or both in all the kits. Even in small amounts, these heavy metals can cause developmental problems in children. Smithfield Foods, which makes Armour LunchMakers, said it adheres to “strict programs and policies that promote food safety and quality in every step of our value chain.”The sodium levels in these kits are also quite high, ranging from 460 to 740 mg. That’s nearly a quarter to half of a child’s daily recommended limit. And when it comes to the versions found in some school lunch programs, those had even higher sodium levels.
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