Applesauce pouches lead contamination may have been intentional, resulting in poisoning and hospitalizations of more than 60 young children.
Applesauce Pouches Contaminated with Lead Results in Poisoning and Hospitalizations of Over 60 Young Children
The lead contamination reported in applesauce pouches resulted in the poisoning and hospitalizations of more than 60 young children, wherein the Food and Drug Administration believed that the applesauce pouches’ lead contamination in various brands may have been intentional.
According to a report published in NBC News, the applesauce pouches sold by WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis reportedly impacted young children’s health due to alleged intentional lead contamination in applesauce pouches as an investigation continues with the food safety officials.
With the lead contamination in applesauce pouches, health officials encouraged individuals to avoid buying recalled products of applesauce pouches to reduce the cases of poisoning and hospitalizations reported for young children who have experienced severe symptoms after consuming the recalled applesauce pouches.
Ongoing Investigation Continues Following Alleged Intentional Lead Contamination in Different Applesauce Pouches
Following the alleged intentional lead contamination in applesauce pouches from different brands, health officials claimed that products were made with cheaper ingredients but sold at high prices, which led to poisoning cases.
An ongoing investigation continues about lead contamination in applesauce pouches as individuals and groups demanded stricter regulations and policies to approve products to the market, Politico reported.
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