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Lead May be Present in WanaBana Fruit Puree Pouches, FDA

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Nov 1, 2023.

By Physician’s Briefing Staff HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 -- Certain pureed fruit pouches from WanaBana may contain dangerous levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.

Parents and caregivers should not buy or serve WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children, the agency said in a recent public health alert. Children who have consumed this product should be tested for possible lead poisoning, the agency added.

The warning was issued after four children in North Carolina were found to have high levels of lead in their blood that was linked to these products, the FDA said.

State health officials detected "extremely high" concentrations of lead in the pouches after analyzing multiple lots. This exposure could lead to "acute toxicity," according to the FDA.

WanaBana is based in Coral Gables, Florida. The company has issued a recall for all lot codes and expiration dates of the products, which are sold nationally. Among the places that carry these products are Amazon, Dollar Tree, and Sam's Club.

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Posted October 2023

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