Synopsis-
“The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention report that at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the limit of concern, indicating that children between the ages of one and three were impacted. This comes after at least 22 toddlers across 14 states have fallen ill due to lead contamination from cinnamon apple puree and applesauce pouches.”
Health officials in the United States are cautioning doctors to remain vigilant for potential cases of lead poisoning in children. This comes after at least 22 toddlers across 14 states have fallen ill due to lead contamination from cinnamon apple puree and applesauce pouches.
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention report that at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the limit of concern, indicating that children between the ages of one and three were impacted.
CDC Claims Not Mentioned Amount of Lead in Fruit Puree Products
There is no acceptable amount of lead exposure; the CDC uses a marker of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter to determine children who have been exposed to more lead than the average. The impacted children’s blood lead concentrations varied from 4 to 29 micrograms per deciliter.
The reported symptoms were headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and anemia.
A recall of fruit puree pouches sold as kid snacks under the WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis labels has resulted in an ongoing outbreak of sickness. These goods were offered for sale online as well as in stores.
It is not advisable for parents or carers to buy or serve these products. Experts advise testing children who may have eaten them for lead levels because they might not show any symptoms.
Lead Causes Severe Changes in Behavior
Exposure to lead can lead to major behavioural and learning issues. The American Academy of Paediatrics claims that industrial processes, soil, air, or water can all introduce heavy metals like lead into food products.
FAQs
Which fruit pouches have lead?
It was discovered during testing that the pouches contained “extremely high concentrations of lead.” According to the FDA, people should throw away and not eat, sell, or serve the recalled apple cinnamon pouches from Schnucks, WanaBana, or Weis brands.
Are fruit pouches safe for babies?
Frequent pouch feedings deprive infants and young children of the developmental experiences that come with experiencing varied textures and delay the development of oral motor skills.
