The FDA’s new action levels set the following limits on lead content in processed foods for babies and young children: 1 0 parts per billion (ppb) for fruits, vegetables (except single-ingredient root ...

On January 6, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final guidance establishing action levels for lead in processed ...

Lead poisoning in children is still a concern. Find out how you can reduce your child's exposure to lead and why it's ...

The agency estimated that the new limits — which are voluntary for food manufacturers — could reduce lead exposure from processed baby foods by about 20% to 30%. The U.S. Food and Drug ...

For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead in processed baby foods that are sold on supermarket shelves and online. The agency ...

Discover how California's new law requires baby food manufacturers to publicly test for heavy metals, making it easier for parents to choose safer options.

After years of pressure from organizations like the Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Working Group, and Consumer Reports, a new California Law will require manufacturers to make test results ...

According to a 2021 congressional investigation, internal documents from major manufacturers revealed some baby food samples contained up to 177 times the lead level, 91 times the inorganic ...