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Lead contamination in applesauce pouches may have been intentional, FDA says
NBC News ^ | Dec. 15, 2023, 6:04 PM CST | Berkeley Lovelace Jr.

Posted on 12/18/2023 11:04:20 AM PST by Red Badger

An FDA spokesperson said that one of the agency’s theories for the WanaBana cinnamon applesauce contamination was “economically motivated adulteration.”

The lead contamination in recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches that potentially poisoned at least 65 children may have been intentional, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.

The FDA has been investigating the lead contamination in the cinnamon-flavored applesauce products from Florida-based food manufacturer WanaBana since October.

The agency has homed in on the cinnamon specifically as the source of the lead.

A spokesperson for the FDA said that one of the agency’s current theories is that the cinnamon contamination was the result of “economically motivated adulteration.”

Politico first reported the contamination theory.

WanaBana did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Economically motivated adulteration, or “food fraud,” can occur when a cheaper ingredient is added to a product to enhance it or bulk it up, but is not disclosed, according to the agency. One example, the agency said, is when lead-based dyes are added to spices to give the product a certain color.

“As this is an ongoing investigation, the FDA can only confirm this is one of the theories at this time,” the spokesperson wrote in an email. “Additional investigation needs to occur before FDA reaches any conclusions. The FDA will continue to keep the public updated as the investigation unfolds.”

The recall included three products, all made by WanaBana: WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree, Schnucks apple sauce pouches with cinnamon and Weis cinnamon apple sauce.

Last week, the agency said it conducted an on-site inspection of the facility in Ecuador that made the applesauce pouches. A separate investigation by Ecuadorian authorities found the cinnamon, from the supplier Negasmart, had levels of lead that exceeded what is allowed in the country, according to the FDA. NBC News was unable to immediately reach Negasmart.

The FDA said last month that parents should not buy the recalled products as it investigates the cases.


TOPICS: Agriculture; Conspiracy; Food; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: adulteration; contamination; food; foodfraud; recall; safety

1 posted on 12/18/2023 11:04:20 AM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Food companies have to ensure that they only add FDA approved poisons to the food chain.


2 posted on 12/18/2023 11:07:46 AM PST by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: Red Badger

“...that potentially poisoned at least 65 children”

Could you explain that to me?


3 posted on 12/18/2023 11:08:04 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: Red Badger

Hopefully the perpetrator isn’t a DEI hire so the company and victims can take action.


4 posted on 12/18/2023 11:09:29 AM PST by Gary from Dayton (Army Vet 1986-1991)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Damage takes a long time to make itself evident...............


5 posted on 12/18/2023 11:11:38 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while l aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

If this forum isn’t anything else, it’s an in depth study of human behavior...SMH

https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/4204258/posts?page=15


6 posted on 12/18/2023 11:14:14 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: Red Badger

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ceylon-vs-cassia-cinnamon#TOC_TITLE_HDR_8
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There are two types of cinnamon. One contains coumarin in higher level


7 posted on 12/18/2023 11:15:01 AM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: Red Badger

Open borders are our strength.

Free trade is really awesome too. G W MORON and the neoCONs said so. I’m really glad China controls our supply of medicine and so much more like our food supply.


8 posted on 12/18/2023 11:18:25 AM PST by imabadboy99
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To: Red Badger

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ceylon-vs-cassia-cinnamon#TOC_TITLE_HDR_8
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There are two types of cinnamon.


9 posted on 12/18/2023 11:20:33 AM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: Red Badger

Duh. Brilliant investigators.

“Chyna” cinnamon.

Betcha.


10 posted on 12/18/2023 11:23:09 AM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: Red Badger

Hey, let’s get our applesuace from Ecuador! What could possibly go wrong???


11 posted on 12/18/2023 11:23:39 AM PST by wetgundog
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To: Red Badger

https://www.xometry.com/resources/materials/what-is-lead/

How Is Lead Used in the Manufacturing Process?
Lead remains a key component in several raw materials and processes. Its most important manufacturing applications are in:

Lead-acid batteries, where lead is converted to lead sulfate by the sulphuric acid component, during discharge. Recharge is a reverse reaction in which the plates are reduced to pure metal by the applied current.

Lead is used to make free-machining brass, although this excludes the material from many applications.

Lead is also added to steel at around 0.25% to improve its machinability.

Radiation shielding made from lead is widely added to terrestrial equipment that is either very sensitive or a deliberate (radiation) source.


Cinnamon is ground in sri lanka. lead useful in the grinding equipment by the locals?


12 posted on 12/18/2023 11:24:08 AM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: Red Badger

I’m sure this has nothing to do with the fact that this company is based in Florida. I’m just a conspiracy nut who sees governmental harassment and weaponization behind every tree.


13 posted on 12/18/2023 11:37:33 AM PST by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: Red Badger

Avoid any food products that come from China.


14 posted on 12/18/2023 11:40:26 AM PST by jimwatx
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To: jimwatx

Don’t see a problem. Mu mom painted my chew toys with leftover lead house paint and my IQ is at least 70.


15 posted on 12/18/2023 12:50:52 PM PST by oldasrocks
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To: Seruzawa

Lead contamination in applesauce pouches may have been intentional

I didn’t realize applesauce even had lead in it.


16 posted on 12/18/2023 2:17:31 PM PST by LeoTDB69
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

How much applesauce did they have to eat to get a dangerous level of lead?

And how long does lead poisoning take to be detected?


17 posted on 12/18/2023 4:06:49 PM PST by Scrambler Bob
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To: Scrambler Bob

I’ll go out on a limb and say 25 cups per day for ten years.


18 posted on 12/18/2023 4:11:32 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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