Published 23 days ago

Lunchables found to contain relatively high lead levels

Consumer Reports found high levels of lead and sodium in Lunchables, prompting a petition to remove them from schools.
The reformulated Turkey and Cheddar Cracker Stacker Lunchables added more protein and whole grains but also increased sodium levels.
The necessity of strong school lunch standards was reinforced by Consumer Reports' findings on children's access to healthy foods.

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Hindustan Times

Consumer Reports finds Lunchables contain high levels of lead, asks USDA to remove from school menu

Shockingly enough, the kits which were being served in schools contained even higher levels of sodium

22 days ago·New Delhi, India

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CBS News

Lunchables have concerning levels of lead and sodium, Consumer Reports finds

The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.

23 days ago

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The Hill

Lunchables should be removed from National School Lunch Program, group says

The popular kids snack Lunchables contains relatively high levels of lead and sodium, a consumer watchdog group warned Tuesday.

23 days ago·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

Consumer Reports Urges Government to Remove Popular Kids Snack From National School Lunch Program

On Tuesday, Consumer Reports called on the Department of Agriculture to remove the popular Lunchables food kits from the National School Lunch Program after tests revealed that they may not be the healthiest option. “We don’t think anybody should regularly eat these products, and they definitely shouldn’t be considered a healthy school lunch,” said Eric Boring, Ph.D., a Consumer Reports chemist who led the testing. Consumer Reports (CR) tested 1…

22 days ago·New York, United States

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npr

Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus

The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards.

23 days ago·Washington, United States

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People

Consumer Reports Urges USDA to Remove Lunchables from National School Lunch Program Due to High Levels of Lead, Sodium

Consumer Reports has launched a petition and is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to remove Lunchables and similar lunch kits from the National School Lunch Program after a test found they contained “relatively high levels” of lead, cadmium and sodium.

23 days ago·United States

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