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Lead Poisoning Outbreak Linked to Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches: Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches & Cinnamon Apple Sauce

December 29, 2023 from the cDc:

FDA product testing has also identified high levels of chromium, in addition to lead, in cinnamon samples and recalled applesauce pouch products.

Potential Health Effects: Consumers should be aware of these elevated levels of chromium and lead found in the cinnamon applesauce pouches and the potential for adverse health effects.

Investigation of Elevated Lead Levels: Applesauce Pouches (November 2023)
Product still being sold

December 26, 2023 from the FDA:

Stores Affected:

• WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and have been available through multiple retailers, including Amazon, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combination stores, and other online outlets.
• FDA is aware that, as of December 13, recalled WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree product (including recalled three packs) was still on the shelves at several Dollar Tree stores in multiple states. As of December 19, FDA also received a report that recalled WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree product (including recalled three packs) may still be on shelves at Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combination stores. This product should not be available for sale and consumers should not purchase this product.
• Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack are sold at Schnucks and Eatwell Markets grocery stores.
• Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches are sold at Weis grocery stores.

As of December 26, 2023, FDA has received 82 confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled product. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met FDA’s complainant definition, are between zero and 53 years of age.
As of December 22, CDC has received reports of 73 confirmed cases, 157 probable cases, and 21 suspected cases for a total of 251 cases from 34 different states through their reporting structure.

November 3, 2023 from the FDA:

Do not eat, sell, or serve multiple brands of apple cinnamon fruit pouches. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

• Certain apple puree and applesauce products. This includes all lot codes and expiration dates of:
  • Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches
  • Recalled Schnuckscinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack
  • Recalled Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches (i.e., specific lots of UPC 041497216123)
• Stores Affected
  • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon, Dollar Tree, and other online outlets.
  • Schnucks brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack are sold at Schnucks and Eatwell Markets grocery stores.
  • Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches are sold at Weis grocery stores.