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.
FDA limits toxic lead in baby food, but Illinois rep says more should be done
The Food and Drug Administration put guidelines in place to curb the amount of lead in baby food, but some like one Illinois congressman say more should be done.
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 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
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,
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 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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US FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week set maximum levels for lead in baby foods such as jarred fruits and ...