Consumer Reports: Concerning Levels of Lead and Sodium Found in Lunchables, Prompting Petition for Removal from School Menus

Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead and sodium in Lunchables and similar lunch and snack kits, with some products exposing children to 50% or more of California's maximum allowable amount of lead. The advocacy group warned against regularly consuming these highly processed products, citing potential health risks, while Kraft Heinz defended the nutritional value of Lunchables and highlighted recent efforts to improve their nutrition profile.