The FDA continues to address lead and chromium contamination found in apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches last fall.
This came after elevated blood lead levels were detected in children. The FDA is now focusing on preventing future issues and ensuring compliance.
Dollar Tree Fails to Remove Recalled Pouches
The FDA issued a warning to Dollar Tree for not removing recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches from their shelves.
Despite the recall, public health officials found these pouches in Dollar Tree stores weeks later.
The FDA demands Dollar Tree to respond within 15 days, outlining steps to fix these violations and prevent them from happening again.
FDA Increases Oversight on Imports
The FDA has placed Negasmart, the cinnamon distributor, on import alerts to stop potentially harmful products from entering the U.S. Austrofood S.A.S., the manufacturer of the recalled pouches, is also on Import Alert 99-42.
These measures will ensure that any future import attempts are flagged before reaching consumers.
The FDA aims to protect public health by enforcing food safety regulations and ensuring all parties in the supply chain are responsible.
