The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is screening imports of cinnamon from multiple countries for toxic lead (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - November 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

FDA Looking at Cinnamon as Source of Lead in Fruit Puree Products
FRIDAY, Nov. 17 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has found early evidence that cinnamon may be the source of high levels of lead in fruit puree pouches that have now sickened 34 children. The agency, in... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Amid Fruit Puree Investigation, CDC Urges Doctors to Look for Lead Poisoning in Children
TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 -- As the latest number of children exposed to lead after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree has climbed to 22, doctors should be on the lookout for the toxin in children, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

CDC Issues Health Advisory; Paxlovid Rebound Rates; More Lawyers for Vaccine Claims
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The CDC issued a health advisory after multiple states reported cases of high blood lead levels in children consuming recalled cinnamon-containing applesauce products... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - November 14, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

CDC Tells Docs to Look for Lead Poisoning in Kids, as Fruit Puree Investigation Continues
TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Doctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22, the U.S. Centers for... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

US health officials warn of fruit pouches tainted with lead after 22 toddlers fall ill
US health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Children ages one to three were affected, and at least one…#cdc #wanabana #arkansas #maryland #missouri #newmexico #northcarolina #ohio #pennsylvania #southcarolina (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

CDC warns doctors to watch for lead poisoning related to cinnamon applesauce as investigation continues
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning health care providers to be on the lookout for children who may have been exposed to lead after eating cinnamon-flavored applesauce products. The CDC published an official health advisory Monday notifying doctors that as of November 7,…#eatingcinnamon #cdc #wanabana #arkansas #maryland #missouri #newmexico #northcarolina #ohio #pennsylvania (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pureed Fruit Pouches to Undergo Further Investigation by FDA
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 -- Amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls, U.S. health officials have expanded their investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon pureed fruit. The U.S. Food and Drug... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

3 Kids ’ Applesauce Brands Recall Products After Reports Of Lead-Related Illnesses
The FDA received seven reports of adverse events in at least five states, which are believed to be linked to the apple cinnamon fruit pouches. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Arianna Johnson, Forbes Staff Tags: Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news Trending Explainer Trending-Explainer topline Source Type: news

FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 -- Amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls, U.S. health officials have expanded their investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon pureed fruit. The U.S. Food and Drug... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 6, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

2 companies join WanaBana in recalling apple cinnamon puree for kids
Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has received reports of seven…#schnucksmarkets #stlouis #sunbury #pennsylvania #florida #fda #amazon #dollartree #eatwellmarkets #northcarolina (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead
This photo provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 28, 2023, shows a WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch. The FDA is warning parents and caregivers not to buy or serve certain pureed fruit pouches marketed to toddlers and young children because the food might contain…#wanabana #fda #schnucksmarkets #stlouis #sunbury #pennsylvania #florida #amazon #dollartree #eatwellmarkets (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received more reports of illness linked to lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - November 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Lead May be Present in WanaBana Fruit Puree Pouches, FDA
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... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 31, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Warns WanaBana Fruit Puree Pouches May Contain Lead
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... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 31, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news