Consumer Reports says Lunchables have concerning levels of lead and sodium

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Consumer Reports says Lunchables contain concerning levels of lead and sodium. Kevin Loria of Consumer Reports shares more on the concerning levels found in certain Lunchables. Consumer Reports: Lunchables are a good source of sodium, lead and lead-contributributributing to a variety of foods.

Consumer Reports tested 12 store-bought versions of Lunchables with high levels of lead and cadmium. Cadmium has been linked to kidney and bone cancer, according to the World Health Organization. Consumer Reports says Lunchables have concerning levels of both lead and sodium.

Consumer Reports: Deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids. Deli meats, cheese, crackers have concerning levels of lead and sodium, group says. Consumer Reports tests found lead levels in prepackaged boxes of deli meat and cheese.