Several More Children Sickened by Fruit Pouches Tainted With Lead, FDA Says

Three recalled applesauce 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

WASHINGTON—More children were apparently sickened by apple puree pouches recently recalled due to dangerous lead contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.

The agency has received 52 reports of elevated lead levels among children who reportedly consumed the products, which is up from 34 cases reported last week. The reports span 22 states and involve children between the ages of 1 to 4, according to the FDA’s online update on the investigation.