14,000 strawberry snacks sold nationwide recalled due to elevated lead

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal health officials say several thousand units of an outer-space themed strawberry snack are being recalled this week due to lead concerns.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert Thursday, Sept. 12 regarding a voluntary recall from American Outdoor Products, Inc. of Boulder, Colorado. The company is recalling a little over 14,200 units of its "Astronaut Strawberries" snacks due to elevated levels of lead.

The FDA has marked this as a "Class II" recall, meaning there is a chance for health problems to occur in connection with consuming the recalled snacks. The products were sold in numerous states, including Kansas.

The products were sold individually or in containers ranging from six to 160 cases with 'Best By Dates' running through to 2027, according to the FDA. Customers may also have come into contact with the recalled snacks through the "Outerspace Survival Dessert Kit."

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