If your kids drink WanaBana fruit purees, then you might want to get their blood tested since the Food and Drug Administration warned that these consumables could contain lead.
The FDA is specifically talking about the popular WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree, which many toddlers and young children love to drink.
Because of the possible lead contamination, the FDA decided to issue a recall alert on Saturday, Oct. 28.
ATTN: WanaBana Fruit Purees Allegedly Contain Lead
Yahoo News reported that the FDA's recall alert involves all lot codes and expiration dates of WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit purees. FDA officials urged the public not to buy or eat the mentioned fruit puree because of the possible lead contamination.
The health organization stated that it was informed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS).
In a developing investigation conducted by NCDA&CS and NCDHHS, it was revealed that four children with elevated blood lead levels were identified. Their findings indicated potential acute lead toxicity in the WanaBana apple cinnamon puree.
"The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead," said the Food and Drug Administration via its official website.
FDA added that if parents or caregivers suspect that kids in their residences consumed the WanaBana apple cinnamon puree, then they should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
The health agency highly suggests that parents and caregivers get their kids a blood test to ensure that they didn't consume lead.
Lead Poisoning Symptoms To Look Out For
FDA warned that lead can be toxic to people of all ages and health status. But, this toxic substance is more dangerous to children and people with health conditions.
This is why it is important to check lead poisoning symptoms before your kids are put in a very dangerous situation. If your children are a fan of the WanaBana fruit purees, then you need to look out for the following symptoms:
Short-Term Exposure
- Abdominal pain/Colic
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Anemia
Long-Term Exposure
- Constipation
- Difficulty concentrating/Muscular exhaustibility
- Irritability
- Lethargy
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Tremor
- Weight loss
- Muscle aches or muscle prickling/burning
- Occasional abdominal discomfort