Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave The public is warned not to consume pre-cut melons, even in fruit cups, if it is not clear whether Malichita or Rudy brand melons were used, U.S. health officials said Thursday, after more than a hundred salmonella cases emerged across the country. “Interviews with sick people and … [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…]
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…]