Update on the investigation of elevated lead & chromium levels in cinnamon applesauce pouches (November 2023)

As of January 22, 2024, the FDA has received 90 confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled products. The CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health is conducting case finding efforts in collaboration with state and local health departments. CDC’s case definition for state partners includes a blood lead level of 3.5 µg/dL or higher measured within 3 months after consuming a recalled WanaBana, Schnucks, or Weis brand fruit puree product after November 2022. As of January 19, through their reporting structure, the CDC has received reports of 97 confirmed cases, 253 probable cases, and 35 suspected cases for 385 cases from 42 different states. States with Complaint/Report are AL (1), AR (1), AZ (1), CA (1), CT (1), FL (1), GA (2), IA (1), IL (5), IN (1), KY (3), LA (4), MA (3), MD (7), MI (8), MO (3), NC (6), NE (2), NH (1), NJ (1), NM (1), NY (8), OH (3), OK (1), PA (2), SC (2), TN (3), TX (3), VA (2), WA (4), WI (2), WV (3), Unknown (3) @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-chromium-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

 

 

 Investigation of Elevated Lead & Chromium Levels: Cinnamon Applesauce
Investigation of Elevated Lead & Chromium Levels: Cinnamon Applesauce

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

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