FDA Identifies Cinnamon Processor as Source of Contaminated Applesauce
Ecuadorian officials have identified a processor, Carlos Aguilera, as the likely source of the lead contamination in recalled applesauce products tied to hundreds of possible lead poisoning cases in the U.S. The FDA stated that it has limited authority over foreign ingredient suppliers and cannot take direct action in this case. The investigation and legal proceedings to determine ultimate responsibility for the contamination are ongoing. The FDA is exploring the possibility of economically motivated adulteration and has received about 90 reports of possible lead poisoning cases, with the CDC investigating a total of 413 cases from 43 different states, of which 100 are confirmed.
- ‘Likely’ source of recalled applesauce contamination found, FDA says Fox Business
- Recalled applesauce pouches likely contained lead due to a single cinnamon processor the FDA just identified CBS News
- Recalled applesauce pouches contained lead due to a single cinnamon processor, FDA says USA TODAY
- Cinnamon processor named as likely source of lead contamination in applesauce, FDA says CNN
- Ecuador officials name likely source of tainted cinnamon that poisoned U.S. children The Associated Press
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