The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to Dollar Tree for failing to promptly remove lead and chromium-contaminated WanaBana cinnamon apple fruit puree pouches from their shelves. Despite a voluntary recall in November 2023 due to unsafe levels of lead, these products were still found in stores months later, potentially exposing consumers to health risks. Testing revealed that the contamination originated from the cinnamon used in the apple cinnamon pouches, leading to dozens of reported cases of lead poisoning across multiple states. Dollar Tree, along with other retailers, were urged to remove these products from sale, but the FDA found that Dollar Tree had not sufficiently complied. Lead poisoning, especially in young children, can have severe long-term effects on neurocognitive development. Dollar Tree has taken steps to improve compliance and safety measures, but the incident underscores the importance of thorough food safety protocols to protect consumers.