The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a FDA recall of children’s cinnamon applesauce pouches which may contain elevated levels of lead.
At least one confirmed case in Illinois, and a total of 34 nationwide, have been linked to the product, which was sold online and at chains like Schnucks and Dollar Tree under the brand names WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks.
Health officials say consumers should not eat or serve the product and should dispose of it safely.
IDPH recommends opening the packets, dumping the contents into a plastic bag, and then discarding the bag and contents, in order to prevent anyone from attempting to salvage the unopened product from the trash. Wash hands thoroughly after disposing of the product.
