Dollar Tree reportedly failed to remove various brands of lead-contaminated applesauce months after they were recalled, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wrote in a warning letter issued to Dollar Tree Inc. on June 11.
Back in November, the FDA issued warnings concerning the recall of several applesauce and cinnamon apple puree products, including WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack, and Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. The products were sold nationally at select grocery stores and “Amazon, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combination stores, and other online outlets,” the FDA specified. The agency added that at the time, WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree was still “on the shelves at several Dollar Tree stores in multiple states.” Now, months after the initial recall, public health officials nationwide said they’ve continued to see the recalled fruit puree pouches on Dollar Tree store shelves.
