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health2 years ago

"Intentional Contamination: FDA Links Recalled Applesauce to High Lead Levels"

The FDA is investigating the possibility of intentional contamination with high levels of lead in recalled applesauce products. The agency is exploring the theory of economically motivated adulteration, but further investigation is needed before reaching any conclusions. The recalled products, manufactured by Austrofood, were found to have elevated lead levels, leading to an increase in lead poisoning cases. The FDA has received reports of adverse events, primarily affecting children under 6 years old. Samples of cinnamon supplied to Austrofood revealed extremely high levels of lead contamination. The FDA is relying on officials in Ecuador to support the investigation, as the company does not directly ship products to the US.

via New York Post |
#applesauce#fda#health
health2 years ago

Lead Contamination in Recalled Applesauce Sparks Nationwide Health Concerns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating over 200 cases of lead poisoning across 33 states linked to contaminated applesauce pouches. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating the source of the tainted cinnamon responsible for the contamination. Most of the reported cases involve young children who have been consuming the pouches multiple times a day. The FDA has faced challenges in removing the pouches from store shelves, and there are concerns about economically motivated adulteration. The FDA is working with officials in Ecuador to trace the source of the lead contamination.

via CBS News|
#applesauce#children#contamination
food-safety2 years ago

FDA Investigates Intentional Contamination of Recalled Applesauce with High Lead Levels

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the possibility of intentional contamination with high levels of lead in recalled applesauce products. The agency is exploring the theory of economically motivated adulteration as a potential cause for the cinnamon contamination. The recalled products, manufactured by Austrofood, were linked to elevated lead levels and cases of lead poisoning. The FDA, along with the CDC and state and local partners, is investigating reports of elevated blood lead levels in consumers. Samples of cinnamon supplied by Negasmart to Austrofoods revealed extremely high levels of lead contamination. The investigation is ongoing, and the FDA will provide updates as it unfolds.

via Fox Business|
#applesauce#contamination#fda
health2 years ago

Lead Contamination in Applesauce Sparks FDA Investigation and Health Concerns

The FDA has discovered "extremely high" levels of lead in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that manufactured pouches of contaminated applesauce linked to at least 125 cases of suspected lead poisoning in children. The samples of cinnamon tested contained lead levels more than 2,000 times higher than proposed international limits. The FDA is investigating whether the poisoning was intentional but has limited authority over foreign suppliers. The recall of the pouches has raised concerns about the FDA's regulation of toxic metals in baby and toddler foods. Senator Richard Blumenthal has called for more comprehensive action from the FDA. The source of the contamination may have been economically motivated adulteration.

via The Washington Post|
#applesauce#childrens-health#cinnamon
health2 years ago

FDA Investigates Deliberate Lead Contamination in Applesauce Pouches

The FDA is investigating whether lead found in three brands of applesauce purees was intentionally added. The investigation was prompted by concerns that the cinnamon inside the children's foods contained lead and sickened children. The FDA is exploring the possibility of adulteration for economic gain. The recalled products include WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis-brand apple cinnamon pouches. The FDA advises families to discard any recalled pouches and seek medical attention if there is suspicion of lead exposure.

via NPR|
#applesauce#childrens-health#fda
health2 years ago

Possible Intentional Tainting of Applesauce Pouches with Lead, FDA Investigates

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that applesauce pouches that allegedly caused lead poisoning in children may have been intentionally contaminated. The three recalled products, WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches, were found to have elevated lead levels. The FDA suspects "economically motivated adulteration" or "food fraud" as a possible cause, where valuable ingredients are intentionally altered or substituted without transparency. Lead poisoning can have serious health effects, and the FDA is currently investigating the supply chain to identify those responsible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 125 cases of lead poisoning linked to the recalled products. Consumers are advised to discard any remaining pouches.

via Business Insider|
#applesauce#contamination#fda
health-and-safety2 years ago

Possible Intentional Lead Contamination in Applesauce Pouches, FDA Investigates

The FDA suspects that elevated levels of lead in cinnamon applesauce, which has caused illness in dozens of children, may be due to deliberate additives in the food's cinnamon flavoring. The agency is investigating a food facility in Ecuador and working with authorities to inspect the supplier of cinnamon. The contaminated products have been recalled, and the FDA is seeking more authority from Congress to address the issue of toxic elements in the food supply.

via The Guardian|
#applesauce#cinnamon-flavoring#fda
food-and-cooking2 years ago

"Boost Box Cake Moistness with Applesauce Ingredient Swap"

Adding applesauce to a box cake mix instead of oil can make the cake moist and tender. Applesauce provides hydration and flavor, while also reducing the cake's fat content and adding nutritional benefits. However, using only applesauce can result in a denser, chewier texture. To achieve a lighter texture, a combination of applesauce and oil can be used as a substitute. This substitution can be applied to any cake recipe that calls for oil or melted butter.

via Daily Meal|
#applesauce#baking-hacks#box-cake-mix
health2 years ago

Investigation Reveals Possible Deliberate Contamination of Applesauce with Lead

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspects that the lead contamination found in applesauce pouches was the result of a manufacturer cutting corners to save money, according to an anonymous senior U.S. official. The FDA is investigating the possibility of "economically motivated adulteration" as a potential cause for the contamination. The agency has issued a health alert and initiated a recall of the affected products. There have been reports of adverse events potentially linked to the contaminated applesauce, and the FDA is working with Ecuadorian authorities to gather information about the supplier of the cinnamon used in the recalled products. Symptoms of lead exposure can include headache, abdominal pain, and vomiting, and anyone who suspects lead poisoning should contact their doctor immediately.

via Good Morning America|
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health2 years ago

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.

via NBC News|
#applesauce#fda#food-fraud
health2 years ago

Possible Intentional Contamination of Applesauce Pouches with Lead Raises Concerns

The FDA is investigating whether lead poisoning in children may be linked to cinnamon added to popular applesauce pouches. The investigation is focused on determining if lead was added to the cinnamon along the global supply chain. A national recall of three million pouches of cinnamon applesauce made in Ecuador was announced in November. The case highlights a gap in FDA food oversight, as there is no federal requirement to test for lead in food. The levels of lead in children's blood are often the first indication of lead in food, and the FDA has not set enforceable limits for lead in food or spices.

via The New York Times|
#applesauce#cinnamon#fda
health2 years ago

Lead Contamination in Applesauce Linked to Illness in Wisconsin Children

At least three children in Wisconsin are suspected to have fallen ill after consuming applesauce contaminated with high levels of lead. Several brands of cinnamon applesauce pouches have been recalled since late October due to the presence of lead, which is believed to have caused lead poisoning in at least 64 children nationwide. The recalled products include WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis brands. Wisconsin health officials are urging people to discard the recalled applesauce and have their children tested for lead exposure. The U.S. FDA is investigating cinnamon from Ecuador as the potential source of the lead contamination.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|
#applesauce#children#health
health2 years ago

Lead Contamination Crisis: Applesauce Brands and Ecuadorian Plant Under Investigation

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is investigating three suspected cases of lead poisoning linked to certain brands of applesauce, including WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for these brands, as they may contain harmful levels of lead. Consumers and food retailers are urged to dispose of the recalled products, which were sold at various stores including Amazon, Dollar Tree, Schnucks, Eatwell Markets, and Weis grocery stores. Lead poisoning is a concern when a child's blood lead level measures greater than or equal to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL).

via WMTV – NBC15|
#applesauce#food-safety#health