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FDA establishes lead limits in baby foods to protect children's health

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FDA establishes lead limits in baby foods to protect children's health

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  • The FDA has set **maximum lead levels** in processed baby foods including jarred fruits, vegetables, and cereals to reduce children's exposure.
  • This guidance aims to cut **lead exposure by 20% to 30%**, though the limits are voluntary for manufacturers.
  • Advocates welcome the new guidelines, but some argue they are insufficient and **do not cover certain snacks** or other harmful metals.
  • A California law, effective this month, requires baby food companies to provide **QR codes** for heavy metal testing results, impacting consumers nationwide.
  • The FDA's lead limits range from **10 to 20 parts per billion**, yet consumer advocates stress that even these levels remain too high for infant consumption.

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