"FDA's actions today are a step forward and will help protect children," said Thomas Galligan, a scientist with the Center for Science in the Public Interest. "However, the agency took too long to act and ignored important public input that could have strengthened these standards."...
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foodsBy Kate Gibson Edited By Alain Sherter Updated on: January 6, 2025 / 1:06 PM PST / CBS News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is for the first time setting guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods such as jarred fruits ...
The Food and Drug Administration has set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal.
The FDA’s announcement comes just one week aftera new California lawtook effect that requires baby food makers selling products in California to provide a QR code on their packaging to take consumers to monthly test results for the presence in their product of four he...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance on action levels for lead in processed foods intended for babies and young children. The agency’s Closer to Zero initiative is a science-based, iterative approach to decreasing toxic elements, including lead, in foods...
“For years, the FDA’s own data has shown dangerous levels of lead in baby food, yet the agency has dragged its feet while children’s developing brains were exposed to this neurotoxin,” Faber said in an email. “The harm is permanent, and the delay has put countless kids at unneces...
“For years, the FDA’s own data has shown dangerous levels of lead in baby food, yet the agency has dragged its feet while children’s developing brains were exposed to this neurotoxin,” Faber said in an email. “The harm is permanent, and the delay has put countless...