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<p>Twenty-two children in 14 states have reportedly fallen ill after eating applesauce pouches &#8220;tainted&#8221; with lead. According to <a href="https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2023/han00500.asp?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_511-DM117142&;ACSTrackingLabel=HAN%20500%20-%20General%20Public&;deliveryName=USCDC_511-DM117142" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP News</a>, the CDC issued a health alert for parents and doctors on Monday, November 13.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Details Regarding The CDC&#8217;s Report &; Impacted Products</h3>
<p>According to the <a href="https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2023/han00500.asp?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_511-DM117142&;ACSTrackingLabel=HAN%20500%20-%20General%20Public&;deliveryName=USCDC_511-DM117142" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CDC</a>, multiple states have reported cases to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linking &#8220;high blood lead levels&#8221; to children who have eaten &#8220;recalled cinnamon-containing applesauce products.&#8221;</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FDA</a> reports that the affected applesauce products include &#8220;Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, Recalled Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack and Recalled Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches.&#8221;</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Information Regarding The Impacted Children &; Their Symptoms</h3>
<p>According to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/wanabana-lead-poisoning-children-cdc-applesauce-puree-793c33aa66544044ae6413f8d34e169a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP News</a>, 22 children have been sickened by the lead-tainted applesauce pouches thus far. The outlet reports that the children are between the ages of between the ages of 1-3.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FDA</a> reports that children who have been impacted by lead poisoning may not have &#8220;obvious immediate symptoms.&#8221; However, short-term exposure to lead can lead to symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, abdominal pain/colic, and anemia in children.</p>
<p>Long-term exposure can lead to muscle aches, burning or weakness, constipation, tremors, and even weight loss, among other symptoms.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2023/han00500.asp?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_511-DM117142&;ACSTrackingLabel=HAN%20500%20-%20General%20Public&;deliveryName=USCDC_511-DM117142" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CDC</a> adds that the effects of lead poisoning in children &#8220;may continue into adulthood.&#8221;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Details Regarding Impacted States &; What Parents Should Do Next</h3>
<p>According to the <a href="https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2023/han00500.asp?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_511-DM117142&;ACSTrackingLabel=HAN%20500%20-%20General%20Public&;deliveryName=USCDC_511-DM117142" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CDC</a>, the 22 reported cases come from 14 states.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington,&#8221; the <a href="https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2023/han00500.asp?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_511-DM117142&;ACSTrackingLabel=HAN%20500%20-%20General%20Public&;deliveryName=USCDC_511-DM117142" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CDC</a>&#8216;s official website reads as the total 14.</p></blockquote>
<p>Furthermore, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/wanabana-lead-poisoning-children-cdc-applesauce-puree-793c33aa66544044ae6413f8d34e169a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP News</a> notes that the impacted applesauce products have been sold in-store and online. The <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FDA</a> states that consumers should not &#8220;eat, sell, or serve&#8221; the WanaBana, Schnucks, or Weis applesauce pouches but instead immediately &#8220;discard them.&#8221;</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FDA</a> also recommends that consumers thoroughly search their homes for these products as they may have been stored away due to their longer shelf life.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FDA</a> recommends that parents who are suspicious their children may have eaten the impacted products bring them to a medical professional for blood testing. The association also urges parents to immediately call a doctor if their children show signs of &#8220;lead toxicity.&#8221;</p>
<p>The association adds, &#8220;updates to this advisory will be provided as they become available.&#8221;</p>
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