22 Toddlers Poisoned by Lead-Contaminated Applesauce Pouches

Recalled WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis Brands Linked to Cases Across 14 States

22 toddlers across 14 states have suffered acute lead poisoning linked to recalled apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch products found to contain extremely high levels of lead.
Some of the poisoned toddlers showed blood lead levels as high as 29 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL), roughly eightfold above the federal reference level of 3.5 µg/dL to identify children at high exposure.
The tainted purees include WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree, Schnucks brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches, and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches.
Symptoms of the lead poisoning include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, change in activity level, and anemia.
Long-term lead exposure can produce significant health problems, especially in children, including learning, behavioral, and cognitive deficits, and severe neurological conditions.