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Consumer Reports has launched a petition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to remove Lunchables from the list of allowable school lunches after testing products for levels of lead, sodium and other chemicals.
Kraft Heinz began making two varieties of Lunchables that meet federal school lunch requirements for K-8 students in 2023. Turkey and cheese Lunchables, as well as the extra cheesy pizza variety, are available to schools. These varieties differ from the ones available in stores, Kraft Heinz said at the time.
"We urge you to remove Lunchables processed food kits from the National School Lunch Program and give our nation’s school children healthier food choices," the petition to the USDA reads."New tests from Consumer Reports found that store-bought Lunchables and similar kits had relatively high amounts of lead, cadmium and sodium.
Both the store-bought turkey and cheese and pepperoni pizza Lunchables contained over 45% of the sodium recommended by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for 4- to 8-year-olds.
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