Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Consumer Reports report on lead, phthalates, and sodium
Consumer Reports reported high sodium and detected lead and phthalates in tested Lunchables products. It asked the USDA to remove the products from the National School Lunch Program.
2009
Cancer Project packaged-meal criticism
The Cancer Project included Lunchables in a list of packaged lunchbox meals it characterized as among the least healthy options.
1997
Nutritional-content controversy
Lunchables attracted criticism over the sodium and saturated-fat content of some products and over the suitability of such products for children despite child-focused marketing.