3 Applesauce Products Recalled In FL Due To Lead Contamination: DOH

FLORIDA — Floridians are urged to stop using and discard three applesauce products that are part of a nationwide recall because of lead contamination, according to a Florida Department of Health news release.

The following brands, produced by WanaBana, LLC, are affected by the recall:

• WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches, all lots and expiration dates.
• Schnucks Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches, lots 05023:19, 09023:22 and 09023:24
• Weis Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches, lot 05023:28

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local partners, are investigating cases of elevated blood lead levels reported nationwide in children ages 1 to 3 years old.

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As of Tuesday, there have been five cases in Florida, the department of health said.

Lead is toxic to humans at any age, but is most harmful to children under 6. Most children exposed to lead may not have immediate symptoms. Parents should contact their child’s health care provider if their child may have been exposed to lead.

Although children typically do not show obvious signs of lead exposure, symptoms may develop depending on the level of exposure.

After short-term exposure, symptoms can include headache, abdominal pain, vomiting and anemia. Long-term exposure can result in damage to the brain and nervous system that could cause slowed growth and development, as well as learning, hearing and speech impairments.

Consumers with questions can email the company at support@wanabanafruits.com. Floridians with questions about lead exposure should contact their health care provider, Florida Poison Control at 800-222-1222 or their county health department.