The FDA is investigating whether lead in applesauce pouches was deliberately added
The FDA is investigating whether lead in applesauce pouches was deliberately added
The Food and Drug Administration is working with Ecuadorian authorities to investigate Negasmart, who has been supplying cinnamon to the three recalled applesauce brands.
So it seems like they used lead-contaminated cinnamon? The article (and others) make it sound intentional- like they knew the lead was there.
Or was the lead added because it “improved” the applesauce in some way?
I'm reading that lead can be added to cinnamon to enhance color or add weight, or both. The cinnamon seller was trying to make it look more attractive, or sell less spice for more money.
Lead is heavy and cheap, yes it's for weight, same with tumeric
Ah.
That’s…. Infuriating.
It sounded like more of a ground contamination deal with cinnamon being particularly problematic. Do you think they are equally plausible or what do you make of it?
I recall reading that the lead paint was particularly bad because it had a pleasant flavour, so some kids would continue sucking on lead painted toys beyond the usual "investigates everything using mouth" phase. Apparently it has a sweet flavour.
Lead acetate is called "sugar of lead" for a reason.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead(II)_acetate