FDA Identifies Cinnamon Processor as Source of Lead in Recalled Applesauce

The FDA has identified a cinnamon processor in Ecuador, Carlos Aguilera, as the likely source of lead contamination in WanaBana cinnamon applesauce pouches, which have been linked to hundreds of lead poisonings in the U.S. Aguilera sourced his cinnamon from Sri Lanka, and the contamination occurred during processing. The investigation is ongoing, and WanaBana is cooperating with the FDA. The agency has limited authority over foreign suppliers but is working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to prevent contaminated products from entering the U.S. market.