Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave A U.S. inspection of a facility in Ecuador that produced bags of contaminated applesauce linked to at least 125 cases of suspected lead poisoning in children found “extremely high” levels of the metal in a key ingredient: cinnamon. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that tested … [Read more…]
As dozens of children in the United States suffer from lead poisoning, federal regulators are now investigating whether the culprit is cinnamon, which was added to some popular applesauce pouches, and whether lead was added somewhere in the global supply chain, either to increase the spice’s reddish effects color or for weight gain. In November, … [Read more…]
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A Washington Post investigation found that states are investigating nearly 120 cases related to applesauce bags contaminated with lead December 9, 2023 at 7:00 am EST Eric and Heather Goolsby play with their daughter at their home in Wake Forest, NC. The toddler is one of at least eight children in the state with lead … [Read more…]
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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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Estimated reading time: 2-3 minutes WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating cinnamon imports from several countries for toxic lead contamination after increasing reports of children becoming sick after eating bags of applesauce and apple puree. Cinnamon from a manufacturer in Ecuador is the “likely source” of high levels of lead found … [Read more…]
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