Nearly 65 Children Sickened by Fruit Pouches Tainted With Lead: FDA

The reports span 27 states and involve children under the age of 6, the FDA announced in its latest update on the investigation.

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

More than 60 toddlers across the nation have reported lead toxicity linked to apple puree pouches that were recently recalled due to dangerous lead contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The agency said in a statement that it had received 64 reports of adverse events potentially linked to the recalled products as of Dec. 5, up from 57 cases reported last week.