FDA Issues Warning on Lead Contamination in WanaBana Fruit Puree Pouches

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned parents and caregivers not to buy or feed their children WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches due to potential lead contamination. After four children in North Carolina were found to have elevated levels of lead in their blood, an investigation identified the pouches as a potential source of exposure. The FDA advises children who have consumed the product to get a blood test. WanaBana has voluntarily recalled all fruit purée pouches and is working with the FDA to investigate the source of contamination. Lead exposure can have serious health effects, particularly in young children, including damage to the brain and nervous system.