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After a joint investigation by NCDHHS, local health departments, the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the FDA released an advisory on Oct. 28 for consumers 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.

NCDHHS identified WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches as a potential shared source of exposure following several cases of elevated blood lead levels in children in the western part of the state. The FDA has reviewed and supported NCDHHS’ findings and issued a voluntary recall of all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of lot code or expiration.

Consumers who are concerned about this report should dispose of the products immediately and discuss blood testing with their health care provider. Consumers should also choose foods with detailed product labels that allow the products to be traced in the event of a recall or other evidence of contamination. Sign up for FDA recall alerts and Consumer Product Safety Commission alerts for heavy metals to be notified of future recalls.