These Food Exports are Off-Limits in the US

Canned peaches may taste sweet and nostalgic, thanks to their sugary syrup, but there’s a serious concern behind that syrupy shine. An Australian investigation revealed that some Chinese canned peaches contained twice the legally permitted lead levels.

This isn’t just a regulatory hiccup—excessive lead can lead to poisoning, especially with repeated exposure. Symptoms include appetite loss, fatigue, muscle weakness, and kidney damage. While they may look and taste harmless, these peaches could deliver far more than just a sugar rush.