Is There Lead in Apple Sauce? Understanding the Recent Outbreak and Safety Concerns
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In October 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated an investigation after reports of elevated blood lead levels in children linked to cinnamon-containing applesauce pouches. This incident sent shockwaves through the consumer market, raising urgent questions about whether there is lead in apple sauce and how such contamination could occur.
