Consumers Reports is asking the USDA to remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program because of high levels of lead and high sodium. We don't eat them often in my house, but my daughter immediately told me she was done with Lunchables when she heard the news, so we started talking about healthy alternatives and made some changes for the better.

Lunchables and similar kinds of lunch kits are simply not healthy for kids. CR’s tests found these kits contain concerning sodium levels and harmful chemicals that can lead to serious health problems over time.