Freeze-dried blueberries sold by major retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, have been recalled for containing dangerous amounts of lead.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that two batches of Natierra blueberries, which sell for $6.50 each, be removed from shelves.
She says anyone with blueberries should not eat them, but instead throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.
BrandStorm Inc, which produces blueberries, says no one has been sick or hospitalized so far.
Lead is generally safe at low levels, but when it builds up in the blood it can cause abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can damage their nervous system and cause long-term developmental disabilities.
The Food and Drug Administration is recalling two batches of Natierra freeze-dried blueberries (pictured above). Advise customers to discard blueberries as they contain a lot of lead
Customers can find out if they have any of the blueberry packages indicated by the batch number on the bottom right of the package.
The FDA discovered the high lead content in blueberries during routine testing at the Maryland lab.
A preliminary study found that the original report said no lead was found when blueberries were harvested.
However, they were bred in Lithuania, a European country bordering Russia, where the FDA says lead levels should be “aggressively monitored.”
Grocery stores like Walmart, Kroger, Target, and Amazon all sell blueberries.
The FDA did not disclose how much lead was found in the Natierra blueberry batch.
According to the guidelines, however, no food sold in the United States should have a lead content of more than 0.5 micrograms per deciliter.
This is based on calculations of the amount of lead a person can consume without suffering adverse effects.
The FDA says lead is toxic to humans in high concentrations and can affect people of any age or health condition.
But experts warn that repeated exposure to even low levels can be dangerous, as heavy metals can build up in a person’s body over time.
Studies show that it can cause learning difficulties, behavioral problems and low IQ in children.
But in adults, it can cause kidney problems, high blood pressure, and even neurological problems.
Source: Daily Mail
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