FDA Investigates Lead Contamination in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches, Urges Testing for Families

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the link between lead contamination and cinnamon applesauce pouches, as the number of illnesses potentially related to the recalled products continues to rise. The FDA is conducting an on-site investigation at a distribution company in Ecuador that supplies cinnamon suspected of containing elevated levels of lead. So far, there have been at least 65 reports of illnesses, all in children under 6 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is also tracking cases and has received reports of 125 confirmed, probable, and suspected cases. The FDA has recommended blood testing for those who may have consumed the recalled products, and the manufacturers are working on a reimbursement program for healthcare costs.