The FDA has confirmed that lead chromate is the source of lead and chromium in cinnamon applesauce marketed for children and imported from Ecuador.
Leaders at the FDA continue to
The CDC is reporting that more than 350 children are now involved in an outbreak of lead poisoning traced to pouches of cinnamon applesauce.
The outbreak was first announced in
More children are in the tally of those with elevated lead levels after eating certain brands of cinnamon applesauce.
As of Jan. 8, the Food and Drug Administration has received
In addition to extremely high levels of lead, the FDA has found elevated levels of chromium in cinnamon applesauce products marketed for children.
The applesauce in question was manufactured by
