{"id":2091300,"date":"2023-11-05T18:55:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T23:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/food-recall-grows-feds-expand-investigation-as-risk-of-acute-toxicity-remains\/"},"modified":"2023-11-05T18:58:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T23:58:36","slug":"food-recall-grows-feds-expand-investigation-as-risk-of-acute-toxicity-remains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/food-recall-grows-feds-expand-investigation-as-risk-of-acute-toxicity-remains\/","title":{"rendered":"Food recall expands, investigation broadens due to ongoing risk of &#8216;acute toxicity&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffood-recall-grows-feds-expand-investigation-as-risk-of-acute-toxicity-remains%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2091300&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Food Recall Grows, Feds Expand Investigation as Risk of &#8216;Acute Toxicity&#8217;\u2063 Remains<\/h2>\n<p>Federal\u200d health officials are intensifying \u200btheir investigation into potentially lead-tainted \u200dpouches of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/food-recall-grows-feds-expand-investigation-as-risk-of-acute-toxicity-remains\/\" title=\"Food recall expands, investigation broadens due to ongoing risk of 'acute toxicity'.\">apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed<\/a> for children, following reports of more\u200c illnesses and additional product recalls.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday that it has received reports of seven illnesses in at least five states that may be linked to contaminated puree. The agency is now\u200b expanding its investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Two new companies, Schnucks Markets of St. Louis and\u200b Weis Markets of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, have recently issued recalls for certain cinnamon applesauce products due to high levels of lead.\u200b WanaBana of Coral Gables, Florida, had\u200b previously recalled all lots and expiration dates of its apple \u200dcinnamon fruit\u2062 puree.<\/p>\n<p>Eating these contaminated products \u2063could result\u2064 in &#8220;acute toxicity,&#8221; according to FDA officials. Therefore, parents and caregivers\u200c are \u2063strongly advised \u200dnot to purchase\u200b or serve the affected cinnamon applesauce products, which are sold through various retailers including Amazon, Dollar Tree, Schnucks, and Eatwell \u2064Markets\u2063 grocery stores.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the FDA\u2064 recommends that\u200d children and individuals who have consumed these \u2062products should be tested for possible lead\u200b poisoning.<\/p>\n<h3>Investigation and Health\u2062 Risks<\/h3>\n<p>The investigation began\u2063 in North Carolina, where health officials\u200c are examining reports of four children with \u200belevated blood levels associated with\u200c the WanaBana product. State health officials\u2062 analyzed multiple \u200blots \u2064of the product\u200d and found &#8220;extremely high&#8221;\u200d concentrations of \u2063lead,\u2063 a result that was confirmed by the FDA.<\/p>\n<p>The FDA&#8217;s\u200b Coordinated Outbreak \u2063Response and Evaluation Network is leading the investigation in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizonas-governor-lifts-restrictions-on-businesses-that-limit-capacity\/\" title=\"Arizona\u2019s Governor Lifts Restrictions On Businesses That Limit Capacity\">local health officials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lead is toxic to people of\u2064 all ages, but it can be particularly harmful to children. Most children do not \u2063exhibit obvious symptoms, making it crucial for those who have\u200b been\u2063 exposed to get tested for lead levels in their blood. Short-term exposure to lead can cause symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, and anemia, according to the FDA.<\/p>\n<p>According to the American\u2063 Academy\u200d of Pediatrics,\u200b heavy metals like lead can contaminate food products through soil, air,\u2063 water, or industrial processes. Lead exposure can\u200b have serious\u200c health consequences for children, including damage to the brain and nervous \u200csystem, as well as impaired \u200cgrowth\u2062 and development. \u200cThe AAP \u2063emphasizes that there is no \u2063known safe level of lead exposure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered\u200c it prior to publication to ensure that it meets \u2064our\u2064 editorial standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-food-recall-grows-feds-expand-investigation-risk-acute-toxicity-remains\/\">Food Recall Grows, Feds Expand Investigation as Risk of &#8216;Acute Toxicity&#8217; Remains<\/a> appeared first on\u200d <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western\u2064 Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can parents and \u200dcaregivers determine\u200d if \u200dthey have purchased the affected \u200cproducts and what should they do if \u2063they have<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Under the age of 18 months who have ingested the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parents-warned-of-extremely-high-lead-contamination-in-puree-fruit-pouches-sold-across-us-fda\/\" title=\"FDA warns parents of 'dangerously high' lead levels in puree fruit pouches sold nationwide.\">contaminated fruit puree<\/a> \u200dshould be\u200b taken to a healthcare professional for\u2064 evaluation and possible testing for lead exposure.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation into the source of the contamination is ongoing, but the \u2063FDA\u2063 believes that it \u2064may be linked to the manufacturing process or the sourcing of ingredients. The agency is working closely with the companies involved to identify the root cause and prevent further incidents.<\/p>\n<p>Lead contamination \u2063can have serious \u200chealth effects, particularly in young children. According to\u2064 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), even low levels of lead exposure can \u200chave\u2062 long-term effects on a child&#8217;s development, including damage\u2062 to the \u2064brain and nervous system. Symptoms of lead\u200c poisoning can include abdominal pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, and\u200d developmental delays.<\/p>\n<p>The FDA is urging consumers who have purchased the affected products to return them\u2064 to the store for a refund. Retailers are also being\u200b instructed\u2062 to remove the products from their shelves and dispose of them properly.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the recalls, the FDA is contacting other companies that manufacture similar \u2063products to ensure\u2064 that they are aware of\u2064 the issue and taking necessary steps to prevent contamination. The \u200dagency \u200dis\u2063 also\u2063 advising consumers \u200dto check\u200d for any new recalls or updates on \u200btheir \u200cwebsite or through local health\u200c authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Food recalls are not uncommon, and they are typically initiated\u200c when there is a concern that a \u200bfood product may cause illness \u2064or pose a health risk. In \u200cthis case, the potential for acute toxicity \u200ddue to lead contamination is a serious concern, and it is crucial that parents and caregivers are aware of the risks and take appropriate \u2062action to\u2063 protect their children.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2064 is\u2062 important for\u200b companies to \u200bhave strict quality control measures in \u2062place to prevent contamination and ensure the safety of their products. This \u2063incident serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety and the role that regulatory agencies like the \u200cFDA play in \u200bprotecting public \u2063health.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the \u200cinvestigation into lead-tainted pouches of\u2062 apple cinnamon \u200dfruit puree continues as more illnesses and product\u200b recalls are reported. The FDA is urging consumers to avoid purchasing\u200d or \u200dconsuming the\u2062 affected products,\u2062 and\u2062 parents and caregivers\u200b are advised to seek medical attention if their\u2062 child\u2064 has ingested the contaminated puree.\u200c It is \u2062crucial for \u200ccompanies to prioritize food safety\u2063 and for regulatory agencies\u2063 to take strong measures to prevent further incidents and protect public health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal health officials are broadening their inquiry into apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches for children, suspecting lead contamination. Reports of illnesses and product recalls have prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate further. At least five states have reported seven illnesses potentially connected to the tainted puree. Two fresh cases have emerged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2091301,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2091300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2091300"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091300\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2091301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2091300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2091300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2091300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}