Throw out these fruit puree pouches; they might be contaminated, FDA warns


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning parents not to give their kids WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches because they might contain elevated levels of lead.

The company behind the fruit puree pouches agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches sold nationwide at severals retailers, including Dollar Tree, Sam’s Club and Amazon. All lot numbers and expiration dates are affected.

The FDA became aware of the issue after four children in North Carolina were found to have elevated lead levels in their blood.

The agency warned parents that if their children have already consumed the recalled product, they should get their children tested for lead poisoning.

“Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test,” the FDA said in a statement.

According to the FDA, here is a full list of signs and symptoms of short-term lead exposure:

  • headache
  • abdominal pain/colic
  • vomiting
  • anemia

The agency added that long-term exposure could result in these additional symptoms:

  • irritability
  • lethargy
  • fatigue
  • muscle aches or muscle prickling/burning
  • occasional abdominal discomfort
  • constipation
  • difficulty concentrating/muscular exhaustibility
  • headache
  • tremor
  • weight loss

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