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Parents describe their children's symptoms of lead poisoning in reports submitted to the FDA, following a recall of WanaBana cinnamon applesauce pouches.
Because even low levels of lead exposure can impact development — children with elevated lead levels should have their development closely monitored by their health care provider or the Early ...
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A national recall of the WanaBana purees was announced in November after they were linked to dozens of cases of lead poisoning. Testing revealed that the cinnamon used in the apple cinnamon flavor ...
Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed the recalled pouches should seek a blood test from a health care provider. Lead is toxic to humans and exposure can lead ...
Mandatory blood testing and a 2004 law requiring lead paint inspections have paid dividends, contributing to a big drop in the number of reported poisoning cases each year. But for children in many of the poorest parts of the city — areas populated overwhelmingly by minorities and immigrants — the risk of lead poisoning remains stubbornly ...
The report found that 42,000 children who were in the womb or under age 2 during the contamination are at risk of health and behavioral problems. [59] In some areas, the number of children with enough lead to cause irreversible IQ loss and developmental delays more than doubled between 2000 and 2003. [59]
According to the FDA, short-term exposure to lead can cause symptoms like: Headache. Abdominal pain/colic. Vomiting. Anemia. Long-term exposure to lead could cause additional symptoms ...