The FDA has found that some ground cinnamon products have elevated levels of lead. There is no safe level of lead consumption. The FDA has also recommended that the firms voluntarily recall these products, with the exception of the MTCI cinnamon, because the agency has not been able to reach that company. The recalled products include La Fiesta cinnamon, with lot code 25033, sold at La Superior and SuperMercados stores and distributed by La Fiesta Food Products of La Miranda, California; Marcum ground cinnamon with best by date/lot code pairs 10/16/25 10D8 and 4/6/25 and 0400B1, sold at Save A Lot stores, distributed by Moran Foods of Saint Ann, Missouri; and MK cinnamon, with no codes, sold at SF Supermarket and distributed by MTCI of Santa Fe Springs, California. Also part of … [Read more...]
Marcum Ground Cinnamon Recalled For Elevated Lead Levels
Marcum ground cinnamon is being recalled for elevated lead levels. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Colanna Brothers of North Bergen, New Jersey. Short term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause any symptoms, but there is no safe level of lead consumption. The effects of lead consumption can vary on the amount, duration of exposure, and the patient's age and body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for weeks or months, permanent damage to the central nervous system can occur, including lowered IQ. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney problems, high blood pressure, and neurocognitive effects. The cinnamon was sold nationwide at the retail level and also through … [Read more...]
Lead Chromate Found in WanaBana Cinnamon Apple Puree
The FDA says that lead chromate was found in WanaBana Cinnamon Apple Puree pouches, which means that anyone who ate it was exposed to chromium as well as lead. These heavy metals can cause serious health problems. The agency added that the leading hypothesis is that this was "likely an act of economically motivated adulteration." Historically, lead chromate has been illegally added to spices to enhance the color and increase the weight of the spice. That increases the monetary value. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that there are now 468 cases of lead poisoning linked to these products. There are 111 confirmed cases, 320 probable cases, and 37 suspect cases. The states where these patients live include: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, … [Read more...]
Now 354 Kids Sick in WanaBana Purees Lead Poisoning Outbreak
There are now 354 kids sick in the WanaBana purees lead and chromium poisoning outbreak, according to the CDC. The FDA has found chromium in those products. There are 93 confirmed cases of lead poisoning, 233 probable cases, and 28 suspect cases. The patients live in these 41 states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. The vast majority of these patients are small children. The FDA found … [Read more...]
Testing Finds Chromium in WanaBaba Fruit Puree Products
FDA testing has found chromium in WanaBaba Fruit Puree products, in addition to the lead that was found previously. Anyone who ate these products should tell their healthcare provider that they have been exposed to chromium. Chromium is a naturally occurring element that is an essential trace nutrient, but depending on the form and the amount consumed, it can be toxic. Chromium III and Chromium IV are the predominant forms. Chromium IV is more toxic. Because of limitations in testing methods, the FDA was not able to definitively determine which form of chromium is in the cinnamon apple puree sample. The lead to chromium ratio in the sample is consistent with that of lead chromate, which contains chromium IV, but this is not a definitive indicator. In addition, the chromium in … [Read more...]
Klickpick Home Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Recalled For Lead
Klickpick Home Stainless Steel Children's Cups are being recalled because they violate the Federal lead content ban. They were sold exclusively at Amazon from March 2023 through September 2023 for about $20.00 for the set of two, and $30.00 for the complete set of four cups. The recalling firm is Shree Ashtavinayak LLC, dba Klickpick Home, of Throop, Pennsylvania. The cups were manufactured in China. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recall is for 8 ounce and 12 ounce KlickPIck Home Stainless Steel Children's Cups. The sets of two ounce and eight ounce cups were sold in six different color combinations. They are black/white/gray/blue, pink/teal/purple/green, and aqua blue/green/peach/pink. The cups have matching … [Read more...]
Tiblue Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Recalled For Lead Content
Tiblue Stainless Steel Children's Cups are being recalled because they violate the Federal lead content ban. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the use of this product. The recalling firm is FENGM (Hong Kong Fengmang International Co. Ltd.), of China. They were sold exclusively at Amazon.com from August 2021 through July 2023 for about $20.00. The cups were manufactured in China. The recalled product is Tiblue 8 ounce and 12 ounce children's cups. The bottom exterior of the stainless steel cups contains an accessible solder bead with levels of lead that exceed the ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause serious health effects over time, including lowered IQ and learning disabilities. There is no safe level of … [Read more...]
PandaEar Stainless Steel Cups Recalled For Lead Contamination
PandaEar Stainless Steel Cups are being recalled because they violate the federal lead content ban. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is PandaEar of Lake Dallas, Texas. The cups were manufactured in China. Lead is a heavy metal that can cause serious health problems. Symptoms of acute lead poisoning include irritability, weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, and constipation. With exposure over time, lead can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and hearing loss. There is no safe level of lead consumption. The recalled products are the 8 ounce models of PandaEar Stainless Steel Toddler Cups that are sold in sets of two. The cup color combinations are pink and gray or blue and gray … [Read more...]
WanaBana Applesauce Lead Poisoning Has Now Sickened 34
The WanaBana Applesauce lead poisoning incident has now sickened at least 34 children, according to the FDA. These illnesses are potentially linked to recalled WanaBana applesauce fruit puree. These products were manufactured in Ecuador. They were sold under the WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks brands. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Arkansas (1), California (1), Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Louisiana (3), Maryland (2), Michigan (1), Missouri (1), North Carolina (5), Nebraska (1), New Hampshire (1), New Mexico (1), New York (4), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (1), South Carolina (2), Tennessee (1), Texas (1), Virginia (1), Washington (1), and Unknown (1). Reports of illness range from October 17, 29023 to November 15, 2023. The patient age range is from one to three … [Read more...]
Schnucks Applesauce Pouch Recalled For High Levels of Lead
Schnucks Applesauce Pouch is being recalled for high levels of lead. This recall was issued after the FDA started investigating children with acute lead poisoning after they consumed another brand of this type of product. The recalling firm is Schnucks Markets Inc. The company's supplier, Purcell International, notified the company about elevated levels of lead that were found in the cinnamon raw material used by Austrofood SAS, the manufacturer of the applesauce cinnamon pouches. Lead is toxic to humans and can cause serious health problems, especially in children. Most children do not exhibit symptoms of this toxicity, but some can experience headache, abdominal pain or colic, vomiting, and anemia. If your child consumed this product, talk to your doctor about getting them … [Read more...]
