Children's Fruit Puree Snacks Recalled Over Fears About Lead

CONCORD, NH – New Hampshire health officials are warning caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to toddlers and young children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead.

The advisory, which was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and endorsed by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services applies to all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of lot code or expiration, officials said. WanaBana has also agreed to voluntarily recall the products.

The pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Amazon and Dollar Tree.

Exposure to even small amounts of lead may cause behavioral, developmental and health problems, according to officials. Because children under age 6 are undergoing critical neurological and physical development, they are especially vulnerable to the adverse effects of lead on the body.

Officials are urging parents and caregivers of children who may have eaten the snacks to call the child's doctor to discuss the need for blood testing.

The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that, in accordance with state law, all children be tested for lead during their well-child visit at age one and again at age two, when hand-to-mouth behavior is highest.