US EditionPublix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead
- On May 9, Publix initiated a voluntary recall of certain baby food pouches containing fruit and vegetable ingredients after testing revealed the presence of elevated lead levels in products distributed across eight states.
- The recall followed routine sampling that identified 13.4 parts per billion of lead, exceeding the FDA limit of 10 parts per billion for baby foods.
- In 2023, North Carolina officials were the first to identify contamination during a lead poisoning outbreak involving applesauce pouches, which affected more than 500 children.
- Publix removed all potentially contaminated products from more than 1,400 stores and said no illnesses have been reported related to this recall.
- This recall marks the second baby food pouch lead contamination case in two months, underlining the ongoing risk of lead exposure which the CDC states has no safe level.
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Supermarket chain pulls baby food over lead concerns
By JONEL ALECCIA, AP Health WriterThe supermarket chain Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food sold in eight states because product testing found elevated levels of lead, according to federal health officials.
Baby food recalled due to elevated levels of lead
ASSOCIATED PRESS (WSAV) -- Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food sold in eight states, including Georgia. According to federal health officials, the baby food was found to have elevated levels of lead. Publix recalled 4-ounce Greenwise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches sold at more than 1,400 stores. The pouches were produced by Bowman Andros, a French company with a manufacturing plant in Virginia, according to the compan…
Publix Recalls Baby Food Pouches After Testing Finds Elevated Levels Of Lead
The grocery store chain Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable child meals offered in eight states as a result of product testing discovered elevated ranges of lead, in keeping with federal well being officers. Publix recalled 4-ounce Greenwise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Child Meals pouches offered at greater than 1,400 shops. The pouches had been produced by Bowman Andros, a French firm with a producing plant in Mount Jackson, Virginia, in keep…
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