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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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
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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.
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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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Tattoo Allergic Reactions May Be Result of Needles Shedding Nickel, Chromium: Study
