By Micheal Chukwuebuka, Reporting
THE United States Food and Drug Administration has warned parents against buying a brand of fruit puree pouches for their children after the snacks were found to have high levels of lead.
Report reaching Stonix News has it that lead was found in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, which are sold nationally at multiple retailers, including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree.
“Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children, who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, should contact their child’s healthcare providers about getting a blood test.
“Lead is toxic to humans and exposure to the substance can lead to developmental delays in children.
“Symptoms of lead exposure include headaches, abdominal pain, vomiting, anemia, muscle aches, irritability and fatigue,” the agency said.
Stonix News learnt that the manufacturing company, however, has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, regardless of expiration.
“If you have WanaBana brand apple cinnamon puree products in your home, do not eat them or feed them to your children.
“Dispose of the products immediately,” North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during an exclusive interview with our source, said:
“Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health and cause damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, as well as learning, hearing, speech and behavior problems.
“Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to negatively affect a child’s intelligence, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement.
“Lead can be found throughout a child’s environment, including in homes built before lead-based paints were banned in 1978.
“How a child’s body handles exposure to lead varies based on their age, length of exposure and other factors.
“A blood lead test is the best way to assess a child’s exposure to lead.”
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