FDA Finds Chromium in Lead-Contaminated Applesauce Pouches

Cinnamon applesauce pouches recalled in late October and early November 2023 for high lead content were also found to contain chromium.

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that cinnamon applesauce pouches previously recalled for containing lead may also contain chromium, increasing the risk of illness after consumption.

The applesauce pouches, supplied by Austrofoods, an Ecuadorian distributor, were initially voluntarily recalled in late October 2023 due to allegedly containing lead. The FDA found lead levels that were 2,000 times the allowed safety levels.