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...]
WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree Recalled For Elevated Lead
WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree Pouches are being recalled for elevated lead levels, according to the FDA. There are illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is WanaBana USA. Lead is toxic to people and can affect people of any age or health status. Lead exposure in children often does not present any symptoms. If your child consumed this product, talk to your pediatrician about getting them tested. Symptoms of short term lead exposure can include headache, abdominal pain, cold, vomiting, and anemia. These products were sold nationwide through online and retail stores. The recalled product is WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree pouches that are packaged in a 3 pack container. Each pouch weighs 2.5 ounces. You can see the long list of batch numbers … [Read more...]
Soojimus CUPKIN Steel Children’s Cups Recalled For Lead
Soojimus CUPKIN Steel Children's Cups are being recalled because they violate the federal lead content ban, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The double-walled stainless steel children's cups contain levels of lead that are too high. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause many serious health problems. The recalling firm is SOOJIMUS LLC, doing business as CUPKIN of Bothelle, Washington. The cups were manufactured in China. The recall is for improperly manufactured Soojimus CUPKIN Steel Children's Cups that come in 8 ounce and 12 ounce sizes. The cups are sold in pairs. Both sizes of the cups were sold in 12 different color combinations and include a matching straw. The color combinations are blue and green, pink and purple, blue and gray, … [Read more...]
Lead Exposure From Aluminum Afghan Kazan Pressure Cookers
Warnings about lead exposure from aluminum Afghan Kazan pressure cookers are being reported by the Boston Public Health Commission. A public health advisory is being issued relating to the danger of lead exposure connected to the use of these cookers. Lead is a toxic heavy metal and it can causer myriad health problems. Acute lead poisoning can cause symptoms like muscle weakness, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, bloody urine, weight loss, and decreased urine output. Chronic or long term lead poisoning can damage the nervous system and internal organs, and can cause developmental delays and learning disorders in children. The lead contamination in these cookers was first found by health officials in 2019 in King County, Washington after officials found high lead … [Read more...]
Del Maguey Copitas Cups Recalled For Leachable Lead
Del Maguey Copitas Cups are being recalled because they may exceed FDA guidance levels of leachable lead. Lead is a heavy metal that can cause serious health problems. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The promotional ceramicware cups are used for drinking Mezcal, an alcoholic beverage made from agave. The recalling firm is Del Maguey Company of New York, New York. Exposure to larger amounts of lead can cause lead poisoning. The extent of the poisoning depends on the amount and duration of exposure. The copitas were distributed free of charge to consumers at retail locations, events, and tastings across the country. The cups were also included in value-added packs sold by retail stores since October 2022. The packs included a … [Read more...]
How do Lead and Cadmium Get Into Dark Chocolate?
A report in Consumer Reports in 2022 said they found lead and cadmium in several brands of dark chocolate. These heavy metals can cause serious health problems. So how do lead and cadmium get into dark chocolate? Toxicologist Michael J. DiBartolomeis, PhD, studied how these metals contaminate chocolate. The metals are found in cocoa solids, which are part of the cacao bean. The levels of cocoa solids in dark chocolate are higher than they are in milk chocolate, which is why dark chocolates have more problems with contamination. The heavy metals get into the cacao bean in different ways. Cadmium is usually in the beans already when they are harvested because the plants take up cadmium in the soil, which accumulates in the beans. But lead gets into the beans after they are … [Read more...]
Primark Children’s Bamboo Plates Recalled For Lead, Chemicals
Primark Children's Bamboo Plates are being recalled for possible lead and chemical contamination. Lead is a heavy metal that can cause serious illness, including intellectual and behavioral disorders. The plates also have elevated levels of formaldehyde, which is a toxic chemical that can cause choking, coughing, and irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Primark USA Corp of Boston, Massachusetts. The plates were manufactured in China. The recall is for Primark Children's Bamboo Plates. They were sold in the shapes of a bunny, a bear, a rainbow, and Winnie the Pooh. These are the product numbers that are on the packaging: 6041901, 7981401, 8096001 and 8096002. You can … [Read more...]
Bindle Bottles Recalled For Possible Lead Contamination
Bindle Bottles in four different sizes are being recalled for possible lead contamination. An area of exposed lead in the bottom storage compartment of the bottle can pose a health hazard. Unpackaged food that is stored in that bottom compartment can become adulterated by head and could pose health problems to people or animals who eat that food. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Bindle Bottle LLC of Carlsbad, California. Acute lead poisoning can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, muscle weakness, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, bloody urine, and decreased urine output. Chronic or long term lead poisoning can damage the nervous system and internal organs, and can cause developmental delays and learning … [Read more...]
