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.
FDA report indicates that an Ecuadoran cinnamon processor intentionally added dangerous levels of lead chromate to ground cinnamon for the sake of profit.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Both children required extensive treatment for lead poisoning from WanaBana applesauce pouches, and face an increased risk of developmental problems
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.
The amount of chromium found in recalled apple sauce pouches suggests the use of lead chromate in the manufacturing process, FDA investigators warn.
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.