Freeze-dried Natierra blueberries recalled attributable to potential unsafe lead ranges

Packages of frozen blueberries are being recalled throughout the nation attributable to doubtlessly unsafe ranges of lead.

Two numerous 1.2 ounce Natierra Natural Freeze-Dried Blueberries had been being pulled from retailer cabinets by producer BrandStorm Inc. after a lab take a look at discovered “the presence or potential presence of lead above” federally really helpful limits, the Meals and Drug Administration introduced final week.

No sicknesses have been reported in reference to the batch, however lead poisoning can result in “stomach ache, muscle weak point, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight reduction, and bloody or decreased urinary output,” officers mentioned.

“If a toddler is uncovered to sufficient lead for a protracted time frame (eg, weeks to months) everlasting harm to the central nervous system can happen. This may end up in studying issues, developmental defects, and different long-term well being issues,” the announcement mentioned.

White and blue baggage of Natierra blueberries with the Greatest Purchase Date of 12/2024 and the UPC code 812907011160 ought to be discarded together with bag with the Greatest Purchase Date of 01/2025 and the UPC code 812907011160, officers mentioned.

The merchandise had been offered by retailers all around the nation, together with Walmart and Amazon. Refunds could be supplied to clients by the distributors that offered the doubtless tainted berries, based on the FDA.