Lead-Contaminated Fruit Pouches Poison Dozens of Children Nationwide: FDA

At least 52 toddlers from 25 states fell sick after reported exposure to recalled apple puree products contaminated with lead.

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

At least 52 toddlers from 25 states across the nation have suffered adverse events linked to recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce contaminated with lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.

The reports of adverse events involve children as young as less than 1 year old and as old as 4 years of age, the federal agency said Tuesday in an update to a safety alert issued last month.