Consumer Reports Petitions to Remove Lunchables from School Lunches Over Safety Concerns

Lunchables sold for school lunches contain higher sodium levels (up to 930mg) than grocery store versions (up to 740mg)
Testing by Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead, cadmium, phthalates and replacements in Lunchables
Consumer Reports launched a petition to remove Lunchables from school lunch programs due to unsafe ingredients
Kraft Heinz claims Lunchables meet safety standards, though it has reduced sodium levels in crackers by 26%
The USDA doesn't restrict individual foods as long as overall weekly nutritional requirements are met through meal pairings