A nationwide recall has been issued for a baby fruit purée after federal testing found elevated levels of patulin, a toxin that can pose health risks with prolonged exposure.Initiative Foods announced Friday that it is recalling one lot of its "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit purée following the test results.Patulin is a naturally occurring toxin produced by molds that can develop in fruits, particularly apples. Prolonged ingestion of the substance may lead to adverse health effects, including potential immune suppression, nerve damage, headaches, fever and nausea.According to the U.S. Foo...
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