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 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.
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 Sets New Levels for Toxic Lead in Baby Food
The FDA's new standards for toxic lead target processed baby foods such as jarred fruits, vegetables, yogurts and dry cereals.
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,
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 signed by the governor in 202
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.
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.
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.
Now You Can Check for Dangerous Heavy Metals in Baby Food
The Baby Food Safety Act of California, otherwise known as AB 899, follows years of concern over the levels of heavy metals ...
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