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US News: More children fall ill due to dangerous lead contamination in apple puree pouches. The Food and Drug Administration recalls the pouches after reports

Here’s the urgent FDA alert on lead contamination in cinnamon imports, unraveling a potential health crisis in applesauce as shocking levels are detected.

The FDA is investigating cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products amid reports of elevated blood lead levels in at least 34 people.

Doctors warn even small amounts of lead can cause developmental issues in kids.

But co-owner Laura McNamara is fighting back with documentation of three different tests showing hazardous levels

The business couldn’t agree on next steps with the Delmar Maker District after lead tests came back positive

Urgent FDA recall for Schnucks, Weis, and WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches due to dangerous lead contamination. Learn about the risks, symptoms of lead exposure, and safety measures to protect your children.

Bullets from an old shooting range nearby caused the lead contamination of a property in an Ohio township; the resident claims $50,000. Read more here.

Lead is unsafe at any level and was phased out of gasoline decades ago. But it's still being spewed into the air at general aviation airports across the country. It's past time to stop using it as fuel for small piston-engine aircraft too.

Free testing for lead will be part of a Lead Awareness Week event at Lancaster Science Factory, Saturday, Oct. 28.