Dreyer Boyajian LLP is currently investigating claims of lead poisoning in children who have consumed WanaBana’s Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée and Cinnamon Apple Sauce Pouches after WanaBana issues voluntary recall.
Has your child tested positive for elevated lead levels after consuming a WanaBana apple-cinnamon product? Don’t panic. Call us (518) 463-7784 today for a free case review.
The Recalled Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree and Cinnamon Apple Sauce Pouches have been sold at Dollar Tree, Schnucks, and Weis, among other locations. The FDA has more information on the recall here.
Symptoms of lead poisoning can include:
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), if your child may have consumed one of the affected products, you should talk to your pediatrician about getting a simple blood lead test to diagnose potential lead poisoning. Remember, your child may not show symptoms right away, which is why it’s important to be in touch with your healthcare provider.
The long-term effects of lead poisoning can be very serious, including:
According to a report by CBS News, “[t]he manufacturer behind now-recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches failed to ever test its products for heavy metals, the Food and Drug Administration found in a recent inspection, among several shortfalls by the plant now linked to hundreds of lead poisonings nationwide.” You can read their report here.
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