Oswego, N.Y. - The Oswego County Health Department announcing today that they have received a report of an elevated lead levels in a person's blood.
They indicated is could potentially be linked to a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall.
Several brands of cinnamon applesauce pouches have been recalled due to potential lead contamination.
- WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches
- Schnucks cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack
- Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches
The affected pouches were distributed nationwide and sold at various retailers. Information on lot numbers and universal product codes can be found on the FDA website at https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.
The health department urges parents and caregivers to check their homes for these recalled products.
If they have any with those batch numbers and expiration dates, they should stop using the product immediately.
Parents and caregivers whose children have consumed the recalled product should consult with their health care provider and request a blood lead level test.