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...]
FDA Announces Action Levels For Lead in Processed Baby Food
The FDA is announcing action levels and draft guidance for lead in processed baby food. This, the FDA says, would result in "significant reductions in exposures to lead from food while ensuring availablility of nutritious foods. This plan is part of Closer to Zero, part of the governments' plant to reduce exposure to the heavy metals lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in foods consumed by young children and babies. FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. said in a statement, "For more than 30 years, the FDA has been working to reduce exposure to lead, and other environmental contaminants, from foods. This work has resulted in a dramatic decline in lead exposure from foods since the mid-1980s.The proposed action levels announced today, along with our continued work with our state … [Read more...]
Consumer Reports Finds Lead and Cadmium in Dark Chocolate
Consumer Reports has found high levels of lead and cadmium in some dark chocolate candy brands. A study conducted by As You Sow found that many popular brands contain alarming levels of those heavy metals. Most people believe that dark chocolate is healthier than milk chocolate. And it may improve heart health. But this information may make some people rethink that assumption. Lead can cause significant health problems, including cancer, and it can reduce IQ and cause learning disabilities in children. Cadmium causes damage to reproductive organs, and can also damage the liver, kidneys, and bones. As You Sow has filed legal notices with more than 20 companies that make these dark chocolate candies, including Hershey's, Trader Joe's, Lindt, Whole Foods, Kroger, Godiva, See's … [Read more...]
Green Sprouts Stainless Steel Bottles Recalled For Lead Risk
Green Sprouts Stainless Steel Bottles are being recalled for possible lead poisoning risk. The base on the products can break off, exposing a solder dot that contains lead. There is no known level of lead exposure that is safe. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause serious health problems, including problems in the development of the nervous system and brain. The recalling firm is Green Sprouts Inc. of Asheville, North Carolina. The bottles were manufactured in China. The recalled products are Green Sprouts Stainless Steel Straw Bottles, Sippy Cups, and Sip & Straw Cups. About 10,500 units of these items were sold. The recall is for 6 ounce Stainless Steel Sippy Cups with tracking numbers 29218V06985 or 35719V06985; 6 ounce Stainless Steel Sip & Straw … [Read more...]
