CLASS I Food recall · Reported 15 Nov 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Wanabana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree recalled

Wanabana Usa is recalling Wanabana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree, distributed in California, Kentucky, Puerto Rico, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 29 Oct 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesBatch/Lot: 10022:31, 11022:08, 11022:09, 11022:10, 11022:12, 11022:14, 11022:15, 11022:16, 12022:23, 01023:03, 01023:17, 01023:23,01023:27,01023:30,01023:31, 02023:07,02023:18, 04023:23, 04023:24,04023:25,04023:26, 05023:08,05023:09,05023:10,05023:11,05023:15, 05023:29, 06023:02, 06023:03, 07023:21, 08023:06, 08023:10, 08023:25, 09023:27, 10023:19

Quantity recalled2,998,088 units (total)

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0402-2024
FDA event ID: 93340
Recalling firm: Wanabana Usa, Jacksonville, FL
Brand: Wanabana
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 29 Oct 2023
FDA classified: 8 Nov 2023
Reported: 15 Nov 2023
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Lead & Heavy Metals
Product category: Apples

Timeline

29 Oct 2023	Recall initiated by company
8 Nov 2023	Classified by FDA	+10 days
15 Nov 2023	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) sampled product and found it to contain high levels of lead.

Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.

Product as listed by the FDA

WANABANA APPLE CINNAMON FRUIT PUREE, Net Weight: 2.50 oz (71g) Pouches, 15 poches per carton, 3-pack carton in one box.

Where it was distributed

Virginia, Kentucky, California, Puerto Rico, United Arab Emirates, Cuba

California Kentucky Puerto Rico Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Wanabana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree recalled?

Yes. Wanabana Usa recalled Wanabana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree on 29 Oct 2023. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0402-2024.

Why was it recalled?

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) sampled product and found it to contain high levels of lead.

Which lots are affected?

Batch/Lot: 10022:31, 11022:08, 11022:09, 11022:10, 11022:12, 11022:14, 11022:15, 11022:16, 12022:23, 01023:03, 01023:17, 01023:23,01023:27,01023:30,01023:31, 02023:07,02023:18, 04023:23, 04023:24,04023:25,04023:26, 05023:08,05023:09,05023:10,05023:11,05023:15, 05023:29, 06023:02, 06023:03, 07023:21, 08023:06, 08023:10, 08023:25, 09023:27, 10023:19

Where was it sold?

Virginia, Kentucky, California, Puerto Rico, United Arab Emirates, Cuba

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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