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Lead Contamination in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentional
Update, Dec. 18, 2023: The Food and Drug Administration said its tests of lead levels in the cinnamon used in the recalled products showed exceptionally high contamination—between 2,270 and 5,510 parts per million (ppm). The FDA noted that, as a point of comparison, the international standard-setting body, Codex, is currently considering 2.5 ppm as a maximum cutoff for lead in bark spices, including cinnamon.
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-contamination-in-applesauce-may-have-been-intentional-a1986345311/
Recalled applesauce pouches now linked to more than 200 lead poisoning cases in 33 states, CDC says
UPDATED ON: DECEMBER 26, 2023 / 7:00 PM EST / CBS NEWS
Health authorities are now investigating at least 205 cases of lead poisonings across 33 different states linked to contaminated applesauce, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday. That's up from 125 cases in the agency's last weekly tally.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/recalled-applesauce-pouches-cinnamon-lead-poisoning-cases-states-cdc/
Starbucks, Nestlé Hot Chocolate Mixes Contain Illegal Amounts Of Lead
At almost $5 for a Starbucks grande hot chocolate, the pricy beverage is 159% over California's maximum allowable dose levels for lead
https://www.foodrepublic.com/1457727/starbucks-nestle-walmart-hot-chocolate-mix-lead/
Lead and Cadmium Could Be in Your Dark Chocolate
Consumer Reports found dangerous heavy metals in chocolate from Hershey's, Theo, Trader Joe's, and other popular brands.
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/