According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recalled applesauce bags that caused many children to suffer lead poisoning may have been intentionally contaminated. Jim Jones, FDA’s deputy commissioner for human foods, said that while the investigation is ongoing, there are signs of intentional poisoning of the puree. “We are still in the middle of … [Read more…]
At least 18 more children have become ill from the recently recalled applesauce fruit pouches due to dangerous lead contamination, the Food and Drug Administration said in a recent update. This brings the total number of children affected to 52. Children ages 1 to 4 have been diagnosed with lead poisoning in 22 states, the … [Read more…]
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