The FDA released a letter outlining Dollar Tree's failure to remove lead tainted applesauce packets from store shelves for over eight weeks.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says its investigation of lead-contaminated cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches has found that some samples had as much as 2,000 times the highest ...

Federal investigators have discovered a second contaminant in recalled applesauce pouches — the naturally-occurring metal chromium, which in a certain form can cause a number of adverse health ...

Applesauce lead cases in kids surge amid questions on FDA oversight A Washington Post investigation found that states are examining 118 cases linked to lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches ...

FDA testing shows samples of cinnamon used in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit pouches had not only elevated lead levels, but the element chromium.

Ecuador's authorities allege that Carlos Aguilera, a cinnamon grinder in that country, is "the likely source" of the contaminated spices that led to the recall of WanaBana applesauce.

The brands of cinnamon are typically sold at discount retailers, such as Save a Lot, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. The alert follows the recalls of 3 brands of cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches.

An image provided by the Food and Drug Administration shows the three recalled products: WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches, Schnucks cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack ...

Mott's LLP Nearly 9,600 cases of Mott’s applesauce are being voluntarily recalled due to elevated levels of a harmful substance called patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Lawmakers are calling on the Food and Drug Administration to send a detailed briefing regarding their suspicion that the recalled applesauce pouches were contaminated on purpose.

The FDA's "leading hypothesis" on the lead that has forced recalls of some applesauce products blames cinnamon from Ecuador.