The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) released a health advisory on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Below is a summary.
- The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is advising the public not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. This includes ALL lot codes and expiration dates.
- WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers, including Sam’s Club, Amazon, and Dollar Tree.
- WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration.
- Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood lead test.
- More information about this recall is available on the FDA’s website.
- For more information on childhood lead exposure in Pennsylvania, visit Lead (pa.gov) or contact DOH at 1-877-PA-HEALTH if you have any questions.
Click here to view the entire health advisory on the PADOH website. (PDF)
