FDA Urges Congress to Establish National Food Lead Testing Requirements
The agency is working to reduce children's exposure to lead and other heavy metals, according to testimony provided by FDA Administrator Califf
Topic Archives: Lead Poisoning
-
-
Cinnamon Supplier Poisoned Children with Lead-Tainted Applesauce to Increase Profits: FDA
FDA report indicates that an Ecuadoran cinnamon processor intentionally added dangerous levels of lead chromate to ground cinnamon for the sake of profit.
-
Lead Poisoning Lawsuits
Children diagnosed with lead poisoning after exposure to peeling or chipping lead paint in a rental home may be entitled to financial compensation and benefits.
-
More Ground Cinnamon Recalls Issued For Lead Exposure Risks After Apple Sauce Probe
The ground cinnamon recalls affect products sold by Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Save A Lot and other retailers, which were all found to contain elevated levels of lead that pose serious health risks for children.
-
Toxic Lead in Cinnamon Apple Sauce Pouches Was Likely Added By Ingredient Supplier To Increase Profit: FDA
Children throughout the U.S. were exposed to lead-tainted apple sauce pouches that contained a toxic form of chromium found in lead chromate, which it appears was added to increase weight and value of the spices
-
Report Outlines How Lead-Tainted Apple Sauce Fruit Pouches Reached U.S. Consumers
Lead contamination in apple sauce products marketed for children went untested and unnoticed for months, according to a report that highlights serious gaps in food safety regulations.
-
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Presence of Lead in Stanley Quencher Tumbler Cups
Millions of consumers purchased Stanley Quencher cups without being informed the metal tumblers used lead in the manufacturing process, according to recently filed class action lawsuit.
-
Lead in Recalled Apple Cinnamon Fruit Pouches Traced Back to Foreign Processor: FDA
The FDA has limited authority to take action against a foreign supplier believed to be the source of lead contamination in recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches.
-
Wanabana Lawsuit Filed by Parents of Two Children Diagnosed with Lead Poisoning from Contaminated Applesauce Pouches
Both children required extensive treatment for lead poisoning from WanaBana applesauce pouches, and face an increased risk of developmental problems
-
WanaBana Lead Poisoning Lawsuit Filed By Families of Children Who Consumed Tainted Applesauce Pouches
The CDC is aware of more than 350 confirmed, probable or suspected cases of lead poisoning linked to the recalled Wanabana apple cinnamon fruit pouches.
