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The FDA proposes new targets to limit lead in baby food

New guidance calls for lower lead levels in food for babies and children under 2. Lead exposure can be harmful to developing brains. Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty hide caption

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The FDA proposes new targets to limit lead in baby food

January 25, 2023 • Toxic metal can be harmful to developing brains. New lead targets are part of a broad FDA imitative to reduce children's exposure to the lowest levels possible.

The FDA proposes new targets to limit lead in baby food

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Lead Detected In Baby Food Samples. Pediatricians Say There's No Safe Level

Twenty percent of baby food samples were found to contain lead, according to a report from the Environmental Defense Fund. The report did not name brand names. Wiktory/Getty Images/iStockphoto hide caption

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Lead Detected In Baby Food Samples. Pediatricians Say There's No Safe Level

June 15, 2017 • Twenty percent of baby food samples were found to contain lead, according to a report from the Environmental Defense Fund. Pediatricians say there's no safe lead level. FDA is reviewing its policy.