FDA limits toxic lead in baby food

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.
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 sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
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.
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.
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.
FDA sets ‘achievable’ lead levels for baby food – but are they still too high?
Final guidance from FDA affirms previously proposed caps for lead in packaged baby and toddler food that public health advocates complained did not go far enough – spurring calls for state action.
New California law requires baby food companies to reveal levels of lead, other heavy metals on labels
Lead and other toxic heavy metals have been found in dangerously high amounts in some baby food sold nationwide, and parents had no way of knowing. However, a new California law is making sure that changes,
FDA sets first voluntary limits on lead in children's food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration set the first federal voluntary limits for how much lead should be allowed in children's food on Monday. The FDA s
FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods
The Food and Drug Administration has set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal.
Now You Can Check for Dangerous Heavy Metals in Baby Food
A new law means parents can compare products before they buyBy Alexandra FrostAs parents, the last thing we want is for our ...
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Baby food will reveal toxic metals starting in 2025 in California
A new California law will tell parents more about toxic metals in baby food in 2025. The law, called Assembly Bill 899 and ...