New report raises health concerns about Lunchables

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Published 2024-04-16

A new study from the advocacy group Consumer Reports found that Lunchables, the longtime prepackaged boxes popular with children nationwide, have high levels of sodium, lead and other heavy metals. The group is now calling for the federal government to remove them from the National School Lunch Program. KraftHeinz says Lunchables "meet strict safety standards." Nancy Chen has details. Air Date: Apr 11, 2024.

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All Comments (18)

@MrNunna 3 days ago

A school district should be ASHAMED to serve these to students as a "lunch".
@lordluciferisgod999 4 days ago

God forbid you take a little time and serve your child some real food.
@Lordkazekage1987 8 days ago

Wait since when has lead ever been allowed in pre packaged foods
@JaneTheDoe-id2vx 4 days ago

and the prices didn’t fall. still expensive
@user-mr5mc6co1z 13 days ago

Thankyou for ❤❤❤❤
@luisx000dontfindme 3 days ago

ive always hated lunchables
@mskyndraful 13 days ago

I’m looking for the person who’s surprised at this report. Better not be one because we can all read the nutrition information and know there’s nothing nutritious about a Lunchable.
@ohkay7418 13 days ago

We live in a country with safeguards in place that we should feel comfortable about eating whatever is in the store put people haven't done their job
@davidw4781 13 days ago

I used to work at H&R Block for three tax seasons; I used to bring Lunchables to work all the time just because it's convenient. My favorite flavor was the Ham and Cheddar.
@mv4463 13 days ago

I remember when this item actually had food in it. Almost a whole full meal.. now its a micro snack that couldn't feed a starving mouse.and it doesn't even taste good anymore...
@coreywiley3981 8 days ago

Supplements are also poorly regulated. We need more rigorous regulation with high standards of quality with high fines and penalties for companies and corporations that do not comply. The food, water, supplements, building materials, infrastructure ...it is all toxic and filled with chemicals that have sustained impact on peoples' health...the damage has been done///now we need to have huge systemic changes and be fully committed to using non-toxic and eco-friendly materials, but profit and convenience and expedience and lack of awareness may make this impossible to change meaningfully.
@Jeanne90275 13 days ago

Read the label. It's garbage.
@stevejaffe9543 6 days ago

A report revealing Lunchables are no more than a stew of chemicals, fat and sugar? No way! I thought these were nutritious and good to feed kids.
@DIGGTHIS 13 days ago

deadass I still love pizza lunchables, better not be killing me kraft
@cartoonraccoon2078 13 days ago

Yes, this "New Report" came out something like 5 days ago. Really on the ball there.
@cobracommander6522 12 days ago

Lies I grew up with Lunchables when I was a kid and I am fine.
@psychoticbob 13 days ago

Is today National Clown Day? Is that why Nora is wearing that outfit?