Consumer Reports Urges Removal of Lunchables from Schools Due to Lead and Sodium Levels

Consumer Reports found that various Lunchables and similar lunch kits contain lead and other heavy metals, as well as high levels of sodium, prompting a call for their removal from the National School Lunch Program. While Kraft Heinz, the maker of Lunchables, insists that their products meet safety standards, Consumer Reports warns of potential health risks associated with the consumption of these highly processed snacks. The USDA emphasizes its commitment to ensuring high nutritional quality in school meals, but does not dictate individual food items.