FDA limits toxic lead in baby food

Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance.
FDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food
For the first time, the US Food and Drug Administration has set a limit on the amount of lead that can be in baby foods, but critics say it’s too little, too late.
National impact: Baby foods to list lead, mercury, other toxic metals in California
Parents can learn the amounts of lead, mercury and other toxic heavy metals contained in baby food prior to purchase under a new California law with national impact.
The FDA Set Guidelines for 'Acceptable' Levels of Lead in Baby Food for the First Time — but Some Experts Say It's Not Enough
On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, for the first time, it is setting guidelines for an acceptable level of lead in processed baby food, including canned fruit and vegetables, yogurts, ready-to-eat purées, and cereals.
Baby food labels will reveal levels of lead and other heavy metals for first time
Baby food labels will disclose levels of lead and other toxic heavy metals via QR codes, thanks to a California law taking effect January 1.
California baby food labels will soon reveal levels of lead and mercury in their products
A new California law will now require baby food manufacturers to disclose to consumers how much lead, mercury and arsenic is in their products.
FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Some Baby Foods
The agency issued final guidance that it estimated could reduce lead exposure from processed baby foods by about 20% to 30%. The limits are voluntary, not mandatory, for food manufacturers, but they allow the FDA to take enforcement action if foods exceed the levels.
FDA Sets Lead Limits for Processed Baby Foods Amid Safety Concerns
In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently implemented lead limits for processed baby foods, setting the maximum allowable content at 10 parts per billion. These new standards apply to a range of baby foods,
FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in baby food. A new California law requires baby food makers selling products in the state to disclose levels of four heavy metals.
Now You Can Check for Dangerous Heavy Metals in Baby Food
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Baby food, formula and diapers would be exempt from sales tax if South Carolina bill is passed
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SC lawmakers call for tax-free baby food, formula
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Tesco urged to drop ‘unethical’ baby formula trial
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