Consumer Reports investigation suggests high amounts of lead and sodium found in Lunchables [Video]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Parents, if your kids eat Lunchables, you may want to toss them out. A new Consumer Reports investigation suggest high amounts of lead and sodium are in the popular ready-to-eat-meals.

Since the 80s, kids have loved Lunchables, and possibly no one loves them more than parents who enjoy the convenience of the pre-packaged crackers, deli meat, and cheese. But now, a Consumer Reports investigation suggests Lunchables might not be loving your kids back.

“It’s really astonishing that these products are allowed to be in the school lunch program when you factor in the high level of sodium that’s included in these products, and not only that, we found high levels of lead,” said Consumer Reports Director of Food policy Brian Ronholm.

The product is so popular that you can even find them in school cafeterias. Ronholm says they are petitioning the USDA, who oversees the National School Lunch …