The CDC says that 287 kids have lead poisoning after allegedly consuming WanaBana fruit puree products containing cinnamon. There are 80 confirmed cases, 187 probable cases, and 20 suspect cases. The states where the sick children live are: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, … Read more
The CDC has issued a HAN alert for high lead levels in WanaBana Fruit Puree. At least 22 children are sick with acute lead poisoning after allegedly consuming this product. The FDA, CDC, and state and local partners are investigating a “potential link” between children with high blood lead levels and eating this cinnamon apple … Read more
The FDA has posted details on the WanaBana Schnucks Weis applesauce recall for excessive lead contamination. This recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Report page, not the regular recall page. In all, 2,998,088 units of these products are included in this recall. Seven children in five states are sick with acute lead poisoning … Read more
The FDA has added the WanaBana lead exposures to their CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. It joins the unsolved E. coli O121:H19 outbreak in a not yet identified food, and the Salmonella Thompson outbreak that is linked to Gills Onions diced onions. The new addition to the Table is regarding seven children in five states who … Read more
The recall roundup for the week of February 21, 2022 includes more information on the recall of powdered infant formula for possible Cronobacter and Salmonella contamination, another recall of salted plums for possible lead, and a Salmonella recall for frozen custard apple pulp that is associated with five illnesses. Recall Roundup On February 21, 2022, … Read more
Snak Yard Dried Plums (Saladitos) are being recalled for possible lead contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Alli & Rose LLC. The Snak Yard Dried Plums were sold at … Read more
This recall roundup of Saladitos Dried Salted Plums includes all seven recalls for this type of product, all for the possibility of lead contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of any of these items. Salted dried plums are a snack product. Lead is a toxic heavy metal and … Read more
Lead in water threatens infant health and development. This fact has been an issue in the United States for many decades. No amount of lead intake is safe. And children are especially susceptible to damage from this heavy metal, which can reduce IQ, damage the brain and nervous system, slow growth and development, and cause … Read more
Makzemo LLC of Brooklyn, New York is recalling Balquis Yemeni spice because it may be contaminated with lead, a heavy metal that causes serious illness. Exposure to lead can cause lead poisoning. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date in connection with this recall. Acute symptoms of lead poisoning include abdominal pain, … Read more
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released a report about lead contamination in imported candy. A state law has mandated testing of those products. A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives and conducted at the University of California – San Fransisco (UCSF) found that CDPH “issued more alerts for lead in candy than for … Read more