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Three Possible Deaths in Diamond Shruumz Outbreak

Number Four Outbreak of 2024: Deadly Diamond Shruumz

There are now three possible deaths in the Diamond Shruumz outbreak, according to the FDA. And there are 175 people sick, with 33 hospitalized. That’s an increase of six more illnesses since the last update. But the number of hospitalizations has been cut in half, from 66. The case count by state is: Alabama (8), … Read more

Now 169 Sick in the Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bars Outbreak

Number Four Outbreak of 2024: Deadly Diamond Shruumz

There are now 169 sick in the Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bars outbreak, with 66 hospitalized and two potentially associated deaths, according to the FDA. That’s an increase of 11 more patients since the last update was issued on September 5, 2024. Those patients live in 33 states. The case count by state is: Alabama (6), … Read more

Diamond Shruumz Outbreak Has Now Sickened 158

FDA Publishes Table of Compounds in Diamond Shruumz Products

The Diamond Shruumz outbreak has now sickened at least 158 people and hospitalized 63, according to the FDA. There are two potentially associated deaths as well. That is an increase of 13 more patients and four more hospitalizations since the last update was issued on August 21, 2024. And new test results have been released … Read more

Lead Contaminated Cinnamon in WanaBana Fruit Puree Pouches

Number Two Outbreak of 2024: Wanabana Lead Poisoning

Lead contaminated cinnamon in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches is the most likely cause of lead poisoning cases in children, according to the FDA. There are at least 57 children in 26 states who are likely sick with acute lead poisoning. That is an increase of five more cases since the last update that … Read more

Now 52 Kids Sick with Wanabana Applesauce Lead Poisoning

Number Two Outbreak of 2024: Wanabana Lead Poisoning

There are now 52 kids sick with Wanabana Applesauce lead poisoning, according to the FDA. That is an increase of 18 more cases in the last five days. And the government says that recalled WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree is still on the shelves at several Dollar Tree stores in “multiple states.” This product should not … Read more

WanaBana Applesauce Lead Poisoning Has Now Sickened 34

Now 87 Kids With Lead Poisoning After Eating WanaBana Puree

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 … Read more

May Be 22 Lead Poisoning Cases in WanaBana Applesauce Recall

Number Two Outbreak of 2024: Wanabana Lead Poisoning

There are may be 22 lead poisoning cases in the WanaBana applesauce recall issue, according to the FDA. This is an increase of 15 more cases since the last update last week. The FDA and state partners are collecting and analyzing more produce samples of fruit puree and applesauce pouches. So far, the FDA has … Read more

WanaBana Applesauce Acute Lead Poisoning in Children Sickens 7

Number Two Outbreak of 2024: Wanabana Lead Poisoning

The FDA states that WanaBana Applesauce acute lead poisoning has sickened at least seven children in five states. The product has excessively high lead levels. That number is an estimate, based on Consumer Complaint and CFSAN Adverse Event Reporting System reports received by the government. The FDA first issued an advisory about the WanaBana product … Read more

WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree Has High Lead Levels

WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree Has High Lead Levels

WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree has high lead levels, according to the FDA. Four children from North Carolina have elevated blood lead levels, indicating potential acute lead toxicity. The WanaBana product has been identified as a potential shared source of exposure. All lot codes and expiration dates of this product are included in this warning. The … Read more

Cryptosporidium Outbreak in Caldwell County, North Carolina

Cryptosporidium Outbreak in Caldwell County, North Carolina

A Cryptosporidium outbreak in Caldwell County, North Carolina has sickened an unnamed number of residents, according to the Caldwell County Health Department. No patient age range or illness onset dates were given in the press release, and there is no word on whether or not anyone has been hospitalized. Officials are also not saying if … Read more