"FDA Recalls Popular Kids' Applesauce Snack Due to High Levels of Toxic Chromium and Lead"

A popular fruit pouch brand has been recalled due to toxic levels of lead, leading to hundreds of cases of lead poisoning in young children across 37 states. The pouches, produced by parent company WanaBana, were found to contain lead levels up to 200 times higher than FDA standards, with cinnamon identified as the culprit. Lead poisoning poses immediate and long-term health risks for children, prompting widespread concern among parents. While the nationwide recall has been initiated, some stores took over a month to remove the pouches from their shelves. Parents are advised to be vigilant about packaged food ingredients and consider making DIY pouches or growing their own food for a healthier and safer alternative.