FDA limits toxic lead in baby food

The FDA sets new lead limits in baby food—but is it enough to protect babies?
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 vegetables), mixtures (including grain- and meat-based mixtures), yogurts, custards/puddings, and single-ingredient meats.
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.
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 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 issues final guidance on lead levels in baby food
The agency set levels as lead poison cases continue to pop up following a 2023 outbreak investigation into Wanabana applesauce pouches.
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.
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 ‘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.
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.
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FDA issues final guidance on lead in baby food. FDA has issued its Final Guidance on Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies ...
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 ...