Fruselva, a Miami-based company, initiated a Class II recall of over 25,000 Target’s Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree (4-ounce tubs) due to potentially elevated lead levels. Affected tubs bear lot numbers 4167 (best-by Dec. 7) and 4169 (best-by Dec. 9). Consumers are urged to immediately discontinue use of these products, as lead exposure poses significant developmental risks to infants. While the recall is classified as Class II, indicating a low likelihood of serious harm, the CDC emphasizes that no level of lead exposure is safe for children.
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Following the Eaton wildfire, Los Angeles residents whose homes survived faced unexpected challenges. Many worried about toxic contamination from smoke and struggled to get insurers to cover testing for lead, asbestos, and heavy metals, despite a California bulletin mandating investigation of smoke damage claims. A residents’ group, Eaton Fire Residents United, compiled testing data revealing elevated lead levels in all 81 homes tested, prompting some insurers to reconsider. This highlights gaps in insurance coverage and a lack of government intervention, leaving residents to privately fund testing and remediation, underscoring the need for clearer policy and standardized testing procedures for wildfire-related contamination.
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As I sit here, I can’t help but feel a mixture of shock and disbelief after learning that ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, as warned by the FDA. This news hit close to home for me personally since I recently purchased a container of cinnamon for my holiday baking and oatmeal spicing needs. Little did I know that I was unknowingly putting myself at risk of lead exposure by opting for the cheaper alternative available at these discount stores.
It’s unsettling to think about the potential health risks that come with consuming products that are contaminated with lead.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker