FDA Discovers Untested Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Linked to Lead Poisoning

The FDA investigation revealed that the recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches contaminated with lead were not tested for heavy metals at the manufacturing plant in Ecuador, where metal pieces from a conveyor belt and lead in raw cinnamon were found to have contaminated the product. The FDA has received 90 confirmed reports of adverse events potentially linked to the recalled product, with 385 reports of lead poisoning cases across 42 states tied to the recall. The CDC recommends avoiding the recalled apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches and getting blood tested for lead if exposed, while parents should consult a health provider if they believe their children have been exposed to lead.