FDA shifts approach to investigation into lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

Part of a federal investigation into lead in certain cinnamon applesauce products has been shifted to a followup status.The new approach by the Food and Drug Administration is designed to provide post-incident response action. The agency will continue surveillance activities as well as prevention and compliance activities, according to an update posted by the FDA on April 16.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is continuing to monitor the outbreak of lead poisoning and most recently r