FDA limits toxic lead in baby food

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 makes changes in food contact and lead in baby food as new year begins
The Food and Drug Administration will change its food safety policy as 2025 progresses.  Monday’s latest is the FDA issued a notice in the Federal
FDA Sets Limits on Lead in Certain Baby Foods
The agency inches ‘Closer to Zero’ with 10 ppb and 20 ppb voluntary limits – only for lead, only for foods aimed at children under 2.
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 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 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.
Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
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 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.
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FDA sets new limits for lead in baby food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new maximum allowable lead levels in baby foods for the first time to reduce potential health risks to infants ...
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