Lunchables removed from U.S. school lunch programs

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In a significant change in school nutrition policies, Lunchables, the popular pre-packaged meal kits, have been removed from the national school lunch program. This decision was made following a Consumer Reports analysis that revealed high levels of sodium, lead, and cadmium in the school versions of these popular snacks. School districts are now encouraged to offer meals that meet stricter nutritional standards, emphasizing whole foods over processed options. This move is part of a broader initiative to improve the dietary health of students nationwide.

Source

Plastics, Edcs & Health, www.endocrine.org/-/media/endocrine/files/topics/edc_guide_2020_v1_6chqennew-version.pdf. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Additional Reading

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/12/business/lunchables-removed-school-lunch-program-wellness/index.html#:~:text=Kraft%20Heinz%20announced%20it%20has,lunch%20kits%20were%20too%20high.&text=Lunchables%20will%20no%20longer%20be,schools%20around%20the%20United%20States.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/15/lunchables-removed-national-school-lunch-program

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/kraft-heinz-pulls-lunchables-school-lunch-program-low-demand/story?id=115811304