Many Indiana residents keep canned fruit on hand as a convenient and nutritious snack or side dish. However, residents should check their cupboards for potentially toxic canned fruit recalled from Walmart stores in Indiana.
Massive Canned Fruit Recall Hits Walmart Stores In Indiana
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over 60,000 cans of fruit sold at Walmart and other retailers were recalled due to containing elevated levels of lead. Lead in any amount can cause health problems, particularly in children, whether a person breathes it in or ingests it, while extremely high lead levels can cause a seizure, coma, or death. The following products are included in the recall:
Download the WKFR Mobile App Now
Pears Halves in Pear Juice from Concentrate
Check your pantry, and if you have any of the affected fruit on hand, dispose of it or return to your place of purchase for a potential refund.
2025 Food Recalls
Chicken Broth
Broccoli
Pancake and Waffle Mix
Cheddar Cheese
Prepared Mashed Potatoes
Barbecue Sauce
Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Golden Raisins
Baby Teething Chews
Chicken Empanadas
Breadcrumbs
LOOK: The 10 largest product recalls of the last decade
#10. Mattel, Inc. Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets
In August 2007, the CPSC issued a notice of voluntary recall on Polly Pocket dolls and play sets on behalf of Mattel. This recall advised consumers to stop using approximately 7.3 million toys sold between May 2003 and November 2006 due to concerns that loose magnets could be ingested by children. Mattel offered vouchers for toys of equal value to replace the hazardous magnetic play sets.
This action expanded upon a previous recall made in November 2006, as Mattel received over 400 additional reports of magnets coming loose in the toys. Three children were seriously injured by this issue due to magnets attracting each other inside the children’s bodies and causing tears in their intestines.
#9. Mega Brands America, Inc. Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets
A recall of Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets issued in March 2006 for children under age 6 was expanded in April 2007 as children continued to experience serious injuries from the product. This expansion brought the total recall to nearly 8 million units, including all sets for ages 6 and up sold prior to March 31, 2006…