The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.

The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".

The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.

Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".

Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.