The Food and Drug Administration warned Friday that applesauce pouches previously recalled for containing lead may also contain chromium, increasing the risks of illness after ingestion.
The applesauce was initially recalled Nov. 13, with the Centers for Disease Control saying impacted pouches could contain lead.
The FDA said Friday that the chromium contamination was from the cinnamon in the pouches, supplied by Ecuadorian distributor Austrofoods.
“People who ate recalled products, especially if they had elevated blood lead levels, may have been exposed to chromium and should inform their healthcare provider so they can monitor health and provide supportive care, as needed,” the agency warned.
Nearly two dozen toddlers were impacted by lead poisoning due to the applesauce contamination, the CDC said in November.
The recalled applesauce pouches included WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches, as well as Weis and Schnucks brand cinnamon applesauce pouches, the CDC said.
In its update Friday, the FDA said recalled pouches could still be found on shelves of some Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores as recently as mid-December.
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