Many companies in the US recall fruit products suspected of being contaminated with lead.

More U.S. companies are announcing recalls of fruit products at risk of high lead levels as federal officials expand their investigation into the risk of lead contamination in food.

Over the weekend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that seven people in at least five states had reported feeling unwell after eating pureed fruit products suspected of being contaminated with lead.

Following this announcement, two food manufacturers, Schnucks Markets in St. Louis and Weis Markets in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, initiated a recall of some of their cinnamon applesauce products due to concerns about high lead levels.

Earlier, WanaBana, a company in Coral Gables, Florida, also announced a recall of all batches of its cinnamon apple puree product.

The FDA warns that ingesting lead-contaminated products can cause "acute poisoning." Short-term lead poisoning can lead to symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, vomiting, and anemia. The U.S. regulatory agency advises parents and caregivers not to buy or give children the recently recalled apple cider vinegar products.

These products are distributed by numerous retailers, including Amazon, Dollar Tree, and at Schnucks Markets and Eatwell Markets.

The FDA recommends that children and adults who have used these products should be checked for the risk of lead poisoning.

The investigation began in North Carolina, where health officials received reports of four children showing signs of lead poisoning after consuming WanaBana products. State health officials analyzed multiple batches of products and found "extremely high" levels of lead in the samples tested. The FDA later confirmed these findings.

The FDA is coordinating an investigation into the chain of lead poisonings with the support of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local and state health agencies.

Minh Hoa (compiled from Thanh Nien and Vietnam+)

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