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FDA shifts approach to investigation into lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

Part of a federal investigation into lead in certain cinnamon applesauce products has been shifted to a followup status. The…

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FDA confirms contamination of children’s applesauce; theorizes it was intentional

The FDA has confirmed that lead chromate is the source of lead and chromium in cinnamon applesauce marketed for children…

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Patient count continues to grow in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

More children have been identified as patients in an outbreak of lead poisonings traced to certain cinnamon applesauce products. According…

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More children added to the toll of those impacted by excessive lead in applesauce

In the past week, the number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in certain cinnamon applesauce pouches…

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Politics

Family sues applesauce maker, Dollar Tree over claims of lead in fruit pouches

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A North Carolina family is suing a Florida-based applesauce maker and retail giant Dollar Tree,…

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Number of children with excess lead traced to cinnamon applesauce continues to rise

The CDC is reporting that more than 380 children are now involved in an outbreak of lead poisoning traced to…

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Publisher’s Platform: Representatives demand FDA action on lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce

–OPINION — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Subcommittee on…

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Food & Drink

More children added to the tally in the outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

More children are in the tally of those with elevated lead levels after eating certain brands of cinnamon applesauce. As…

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FDA finds high levels of chromium in applesauce traced to lead poisoning outbreak

In addition to extremely high levels of lead, the FDA has found elevated levels of chromium in cinnamon applesauce products…

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More patients were found to have lead poisoning linked to applesauce; some recalled products still on store shelves

The number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches continues to grow, and some…

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