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"Consumer Reports: High Lead Levels Found in Popular Organic Kids' Snacks"

Consumer Reports has found high levels of lead in several children's snacks labeled as 'organic,' including products from LesserEvil and Serenity Kids, which are sold at major retailers. Once Upon a Farm's snacks showed the lowest lead levels ever tested. The report advises parents to limit their children's intake of these snacks and diversify their diet to reduce exposure to harmful metals. LesserEvil maintains that their products meet regulatory standards.

via USA TODAY|

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health-and-safety1 year ago•3 min saved

High Lead Levels Found in Popular Kids' Snacks, Reports Consumer Group

Consumer Reports found that two brands of "healthy" chips for children, Lesser Evil and Serenity Kids, contain high levels of lead, a toxic metal linked to lower IQ, ADHD, and autism. The FDA states there is no safe level of lead for children. The contamination likely comes from cassava, a root vegetable used in the chips, which can accumulate lead from soil. Both brands defended the findings, citing the natural occurrence of heavy metals in the environment.

via Daily Mail|

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health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Recalled Snack Products Linked to Lead Poisoning in Children"

WanaBana USA is voluntarily recalling its WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée pouches due to elevated levels of lead, which can cause lead poisoning and have detrimental health impacts, especially in children. The FDA advises parents to contact healthcare providers for blood tests if their children have consumed the product, as lead poisoning may not show immediate symptoms. Symptoms of lead poisoning include headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, anemia, irritability, lethargy, and weight loss. The FDA reports four illnesses related to the recalled products and urges consumers to stop using them and return them for a refund. The source of lead contamination is still under investigation.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|

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