PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Health is advising consumers that Sprout Organics is recalling one lot of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches because they may contain elevated levels of lead.

Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. The effects of lead depend upon the amount and duration of exposure and age/body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time, this can affect learning and development or cause other long-term health problems.

The product, a 3.5-ounce pouch, was sold in Walgreens and some independent stores in southern states, with most sales occurrin

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