CDC Alert: Recalled Products Linked to 200 Lead Poisoning Cases Across US

‘Do not eat any recalled apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them,’ health officials said.

Three recalled products—WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack, and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. FDA via AP

At least 205 lead poisoning cases in 33 states have been linked to recalled applesauce pouches, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Dec. 19.

That figure is up from 125 cases reported the past week.