Lead-tainted applesauce recalled after poisoning hundreds of children: ‘A catastrophic failure’

Lead-tainted applesauce recalled after poisoning hundreds of children: ‘A catastrophic failure’

The US Attorney General wants consumers off the sauce. AG Josh Stein issued a warning to customers over recalled WanaBana, Schnucks and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches after they were linked to 400 childhood lead poisoning cases. “If you’ve purchased these recalled products and may still have them in your homes, do not feed them … Read more

At least 22 toddlers sickened by lead in 14 states linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

At least 22 toddlers sickened by lead in 14 states linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

US health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead … Read more