Overview

• Consumer Reports' study revealed that several Lunchables products contain high levels of lead, with some reaching up to 74% of California's maximum allowable dose.
• The study also found significant levels of cadmium and phthalates, chemicals linked to various health risks including reproductive issues and cancer.
• Kraft Heinz, the manufacturer of Lunchables, insists that their products meet safety standards and that heavy metals like lead and cadmium occur naturally in the environment.
• Despite the findings, none of the tested Lunchables products exceed the current legal or regulatory limits for heavy metals.
• Experts and nutritionists warn that the high sodium and heavily processed nature of Lunchables pose additional health risks, particularly for children.