{"id":2098616,"date":"2023-11-14T14:58:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T19:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nearly-2-dozen-toddlers-sickened-by-lead-linked-to-applesauce-pouches\/"},"modified":"2023-11-14T15:01:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T20:01:47","slug":"nearly-2-dozen-toddlers-sickened-by-lead-linked-to-applesauce-pouches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nearly-2-dozen-toddlers-sickened-by-lead-linked-to-applesauce-pouches\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearly 2 Dozen Toddlers Sickened By Lead Linked To Applesauce Pouches"},"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\">22<\/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%2Fnearly-2-dozen-toddlers-sickened-by-lead-linked-to-applesauce-pouches%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=2098616&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--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This\u200b photo provided by the\u200c U.S. Food \u2064and Drug Administration\u200d on Oct. 28,\u2064 2023, shows a WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch. On Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, U.S. health\u2063 officials \u200care warning doctors to be on\u2063 the lookout \u2064for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened \u200dby lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Brands\u2063 include WanaBana brand apple cinnamon \u2063fruit puree and Schnucks and Weis \u200cbrand cinnamon applesauce pouches. \u2063The\u2063 products were sold in stores and online. (FDA via AP, File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abril Elfi<\/a> <br \/>11:47 AM \u2013 Tuesday, November 14, 2023<\/p>\n<p>At least 22 kids have\u200c fallen ill due to\u2062 lead that was found inside of tainted applesauce pouches.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>United States Health officials\u2062 have issued a warning \u200dto doctors to\u2063 be\u2064 vigilant for cases of lead poisoning in children, following\u2063 the illness of at least \u200d22 toddlers in 14 \u200cstates.\u2064 The children were sickened by \u2062lead found in contaminated pouches of cinnamon apple puree and\u200d applesauce. Brands \u2064affected include WanaBana and Schnucks and Weis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cLead toxicity\u00a0disrupts \u2064the\u200d functions \u2062of the \u2062digestive system, nervous system, respiratory system, reproductive system, etc. In addition, lead prevents enzymes from performing their normal activities. Lead even disrupts the normal DNA transcription process and causes disability in bones,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4961898\/#:~:text=Lead%20toxicity%20disrupts%20the%20functions,and%20causes%20disability%20in%20bones.\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4961898\/#:~:text=Lead%20toxicity%20disrupts%20the%20functions,and%20causes%20disability%20in%20bones.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to nih.gov.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Center for\u2064 Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the\u200d affected children\u2063 were between the ages of one to three-years-old, with one child \u200chaving a blood level\u200b eight times higher\u200b than the threshold \u2063of concern for doctors.<\/p>\n<p>The states where \u2062toddlers were affected by lead poisoning\u2064 include Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New \u200bMexico, \u2063New\u200b York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, \u200cand Washington.<\/p>\n<p>While there is no\u2062 safe level of lead \u200cexposure, the\u2064 CDC uses a marker of\u2064 3.5 micrograms per deciliter to identify children with higher than average levels. The \u2062blood lead levels of the affected children ranged from 4 to\u200d 29 micrograms per deciliter.<\/p>\n<p>Common symptoms experienced by the victims include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in\u2062 activity level, and\u200b anemia. However, it is important to note that some affected children may not\u200c exhibit any symptoms at all.<\/p>\n<p>The illnesses are part of an \u200boutbreak linked to recalled \u2063fruit \u200dpuree pouches under the Schnucks and Weis cinnamon applesauce and WanaBana apple \u2063cinnamon fruit puree brands.<\/p>\n<p>Parents and caregivers are urged to have their children&#8217;s \u2063lead\u2063 levels checked\u2064 if they may have consumed the affected products, and\u200c to refrain from\u2062 purchasing or offering them.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts\u200b directly \u2063to your inbox for \u2063free. Subscribe \u2063here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>As this year\u2019s APEC Summit kicks off in San Francisco, an\u200b effort to clean-up the city draws criticism.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>New York \u2064Governor \u2062Kathy \u200bHochul will sign \u2062a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-advances-massive-subsidy-bill-for-the-semiconductor-industry\/\" title=\"Senate Advances Massive Subsidy Bill For The Semiconductor Industry\">long-debated bill<\/a> \u2062to seal the records of millions of criminals. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>President \u2063Joe Biden is set \u200dto meet with Chinese\u2062 President Xi \u2064Jinping Wednesday, marking the\u2063 pair\u2019s\u2063 second face-to-face meeting since the start of the Biden Presidency. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The Biden Administration continues its tit \u2064for\u2064 tat response to Iranian-backed \u200bproxy attacks on American troops\u200b in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Chinese companies are buying up U.S. chipmaking equipment despite a raft of\u200b new export curbs aimed at advances in the country\u2019s semiconductor industry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The FBI has\u2063 struggled to stop a \u2063hyper-aggressive \u200ccybercrime\u2063 gang that\u2019s been tormenting corporate America over the last two years.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Microsoft and Google will not challenge \u200ban\u200d EU law requiring them \u2062to make it easier\u2064 for users to move between competing services.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>President\u200c Biden\u2019s administration announced \u200dsteps\u2062 aimed at freeing up additional wireless spectrum for advanced technology needs\u2063 and soaring wireless \u200ddemand.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/studies-show-alarming-trend-in-heart-disease-for-people-using-transgender-hormones\/\" title=\"Alarming heart disease trend found in transgender hormone users.\">potential\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-suggests-pregnant-women-vaccinated-for-covid-19-may-pass-on-antibodies-to-infants\/\" title=\"Study Suggests Pregnant Women Vaccinated For COVID-19 May Pass On Antibodies To Infants\">long-term effects<\/a><\/a> of lead poisoning on a child&#8217;s\u200d development and overall health?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rm the\u200d latest updates on \u2063the\u2063 lead poisoning outbreak and other important health issues. \u200bSign up for our \u2064newsletter today.<\/p>\n<p>The contaminated pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce were sold both in stores and online, raising concerns about the extent of\u200c the exposure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\u200c is currently investigating \u200dthe source of the lead contamination and working to remove the affected products from the market.<\/p>\n<p>Lead poisoning can have serious,\u200d long-term effects on a child&#8217;s development and overall health. According to the CDC, even \u200dlow levels of lead exposure can lead to \u200bbehavior and learning problems, lower IQ, hyperactivity, slowed growth, hearing problems, and anemia. Infants and young children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects\u200c of lead as their brains and nervous systems \u200care still developing.<\/p>\n<p>To protect children from lead poisoning,\u2064 it is crucial for parents and caregivers to be aware of potential sources of lead, such as contaminated food products, lead-based paint, and contaminated soil or water. Regularly\u2064 testing children&#8217;s blood lead levels can help identify exposure and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nearly-2-dozen-toddlers-sickened-by-lead-linked-to-applesauce-pouches\/\" title=\"Nearly 2 Dozen Toddlers Sickened By Lead Linked To Applesauce Pouches\">prevent \u2063long-term health issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063current outbreak of lead poisoning\u2063 underscores the \u2063importance of strict quality control and monitoring in the food industry. Food manufacturers must adhere to strict safety regulations and conduct regular testing to ensure their products are free from harmful contaminants. Regulatory agencies like the \u2063FDA play a vital role in enforcing these standards and protecting public health.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect that your child may have been exposed to lead, it is important to seek medical attention and have their blood lead levels tested. Early detection and intervention can minimize the impact of lead poisoning on a child&#8217;s health and development.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the recent outbreak of lead poisoning in children due to contaminated applesauce pouches highlights the need for continued vigilance and oversight in the food industry. Parents, \u200dcaregivers, and healthcare professionals must remain \u200calert to potential sources of lead and\u2063 take appropriate measures to protect children from exposure. The efforts of \u200dregulatory agencies in investigating the\u2062 outbreak and removing the affected products from the market\u2062 are commendable. By working together, we can ensure the safety and well-being of our children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This photo provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 28, 2023, shows a WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch. 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