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• Joint Implants May Release Toxic Metal in Patient’s Bloodstream and Spinal Fluid: Study

  April 3, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that metal joint replacement implants could leach metals into the blood and cerebrospinal fluid, leading to potential adverse health effects.

• Cinnamon Supplier Poisoned Children with Lead-Tainted Applesauce to Increase Profits: FDA

  April 17, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has issued a report on its apple cinnamon pouch recall investigation, determining that a ground cinnamon processor added dangerous levels of lead chromate to the products intentionally, to raise profits.

• Toxic Lead in Cinnamon Apple Sauce Pouches Was Likely Added By Ingredient Supplier To Increase Profit: FDA

  March 4, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  The FDA indicates toxic lead chromate was likely intentionally added to recalled cinnamon-flavored apple sauce pouches to increase profits while endangering children.

• Report Outlines How Lead-Tainted Apple Sauce Fruit Pouches Reached U.S. Consumers

  February 28, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  Gaps in federal food safety procedures allowed apple cinnamon fruit pouches tainted with lead to be imported into the U.S. without significant testing, according to a new investigative report.

• Wanabana Lawsuit Filed by Parents of Two Children Diagnosed with Lead Poisoning from Contaminated Applesauce Pouches

  February 2, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A Florida couple has filed a lawsuit against the makers of recalled Wanabana apple cinnamon fruit pouches after both their young children developed lead poisoning.

• WanaBana Lead Poisoning Lawsuit Filed By Families of Children Who Consumed Tainted Applesauce Pouches

  January 17, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Two plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit over Wanabana recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches, indicating the manufacturer produced contaminated products that endangered consumers and their children.

• FDA Finds Chromium in Cinnamon Apple Sauce Pouches Recalled for Lead Poisoning Risks

  January 8, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  FDA investigators say they have detected high levels of chromium in recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches linked to dozens of lead poisoning illnesses.

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

  August 29, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that tattoo needles themselves may sometimes be the cause of allergic reactions, as they can shed nickel and chromium particles during tattoo sessions.