After tests found Lunchables contain high levels of lead, Consumer Reports is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to remove the popular lunch kits…
is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to remove the popular lunch kits from the National School Lunch Program.
The prepackaged kids meal is known for its easy access to deli meats, crackers and pizza. Although they’ve long been available for purchase at grocery stores nationwide,Specifically, the Turkey and Cheddar Cracker Stackers and Extra Cheesy Pizza were picked to be available to 30 million children through the program. According to Consumer Reports, in order to meet the program’s nutrition requirements, more whole grains and protein were added to the kits served to kids.
Consumer Reports tested some 12 of the store-bought Lunchables and similar kits available for purchase across the U.S. and found several contain high levels of lead and cadmium, it wrote in a Tuesday report.“All but one also tested positive for phthalates, chemicals found in plastic that have been linked to reproductive problems, diabetes, and certain cancers,” the report said.
None of the kits exceeded any federal limit when it came to the harmful chemicals, but testing did show five of the 12 tested kits would expose a child to 50% or more of California's maximum allowable level for lead or cadmium. California holds the most protective standard against these chemicals.In the store-bought lunch and snack kits, 460 to 740 milligrams of sodium were present per serving.
“Kids with high sodium intakes are about 40 percent more likely to develop hypertension than those who have low sodium diets,” the report said.
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