Shauna Stuart
Consumer Reports is calling for the removal of Lunchables from school trays across the country after discovering concerning levels of lead and sodium and a potentially harmful chemical in their packaging in products sold in stores, according to the Washington Post.
A Consumer Reports petition lobbying the U.S. Department of Agriculture to get rid of the Kraft Heinz products from the National School Lunch Program has more than 14,000 signatures.
Consumer Reports also flagged all lunch kits for their salt content, which ranged from almost a quarter to half of the daily recommended limit for children.
Lead and cadmium, even in small amounts, can cause developmental problems in children, risks that grow with regular exposure over time. Increased sodium can contribute to high blood pressure.