NEW TESTING DATA SHOWS LUNCHABLES HAVE CONCERNING LEVELS OF LEAD AND SODIUM

Per an article on Linkedin.com, Lunchables were created in 1985 as a response to slowing sales of Oscar Mayer’s bologna. Additionally, the lunch packs were created to help American mothers who said that they lacked time to pack lunches for their kids. Believed to be a somewhat healthy option, new testing data is showing otherwise. Parents may want to rethink what they are packing for their children to eat because according to Consumer Reports, Lunchables have concerning levels of lead and sodium. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lunchables (@lunchables) The prepackaged lunch kits have evolved beyond simple crackers, meats, and cheeses to become comprehensive meals, even including beverages and desserts. The advocacy group examined Lunchables, which now fall under the Kraft Heinz umbrella, comparing lunch and snack kits not only from them, but from other brands as well. Red flags are being raised and concerning data is coming to light about these long-standing popular products. “There’s a lot to be concerned about in these kits,” Amy Keating, a registered dietitian at CR said in a recent interview with CBSNews.com. “They’re highly processed, and regularly eating processed meat, a main ingredient in many of these products, has...