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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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FDA Finds Chromium in Cinnamon Apple Sauce Pouches Recalled for Lead Poisoning Risks
The amount of chromium found in recalled apple sauce pouches suggests the use of lead chromate in the manufacturing process, FDA investigators warn.
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Toxic Applesauce Linked To Hundreds of Lead Poisoning Cases Remained on Store Shelves: FDA
Some Dollar Tree stores nationwide continued to sell the recalled applesauce pouches for weeks after they had been recalled, due to a risk that cinnamon contained in the puree was tainted with toxic lead.
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Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Glue Gun Recall Follows Reports of Fires, Burn Injury
Federal safety officials are warning the glue guns may experience unexpected electrical malfunctions that could result in burn injuries or house fires
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Over-the-Counter Zantac Lawsuit Filed Against Sanofi, CVS, Dollar Tree and Chattem
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Dollar Tree Burn Relief Gel Recall Issued Due to Child Poisoning Risk
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Olam Chunky Salsa Recall Issued Due to Glass Shard Contamination
