FDA Sets Lead Limits for Processed Baby Foods

The FDA Set Guidelines for 'Acceptable' Levels of Lead in Baby Food for the First Time — but Some Experts Say It's Not Enough
On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, for the first time, it is setting guidelines for an acceptable level of lead in processed baby food, including canned fruit and vegetables, yogurts, ready-to-eat purées, and cereals.
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.
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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,
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