FDA Investigates Intentional Lead Contamination in Applesauce Pouches

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that the lead contamination found in recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches, which may have harmed 65 children, could have been intentional. The FDA has been investigating the contamination since October and has identified cinnamon as the likely source. The agency suspects "economically motivated adulteration," or food fraud, where cheaper ingredients are added to enhance or bulk up a product without disclosure. The recall includes three products made by WanaBana, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.