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health-food-safety1 year ago•2 min saved

FDA Discovers Untested Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Linked to Lead Poisoning

The FDA investigation revealed that the recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches contaminated with lead were not tested for heavy metals at the manufacturing plant in Ecuador, where metal pieces from a conveyor belt and lead in raw cinnamon were found to have contaminated the product. The FDA has received 90 confirmed reports of adverse events potentially linked to the recalled product, with 385 reports of lead poisoning cases across 42 states tied to the recall. The CDC recommends avoiding the recalled apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches and getting blood tested for lead if exposed, while parents should consult a health provider if they believe their children have been exposed to lead.

via USA TODAY|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Recalled Applesauce: Alarming Lead Levels and Suspected Contamination Raise Concerns"

Lead levels in cinnamon samples collected during an FDA inspection of an Ecuadorian facility linked to contaminated applesauce pouches were found to be more than 2,000 times higher than proposed standards. The investigation into high lead levels in cinnamon applesauce pouches sold in the US is ongoing, with at least 65 reported illnesses in children under 6. The FDA is looking into whether the contaminated cinnamon was used in other products and has increased screening of imported cinnamon. The agency suspects the lead contamination may have been intentional and is determined to hold those responsible accountable. Lead exposure is toxic and can cause developmental delays in children, and the FDA recommends blood testing for anyone who may have consumed the recalled products.

via WLS-TV|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

FDA Discovers Shocking Lead Levels in Cinnamon Applesauce, Suspects Economic Motivation

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found lead levels in cinnamon samples from an Ecuadorian facility that were more than 2,000 times higher than proposed standards. The investigation is linked to contaminated cinnamon applesauce pouches sold under various brands, which have been recalled due to reports of illnesses in children. The FDA is still looking into whether the contaminated cinnamon was used in other products and has increased screening of imported cinnamon. The agency suspects the lead contamination may have been intentional and is determined to hold those responsible accountable. Contaminated spices are common, and the FDA recommends blood testing for anyone who may have consumed the recalled products. Lead exposure is toxic and can cause developmental delays in children.

via CNN|

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