U.S. lawmakers are set to introduce the Baby Food Safety Act of 2024, which aims to empower the FDA to establish strict limits on harmful heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in baby food. This legislative action follows multiple reports, including a 2019 study, that revealed high levels of these contaminants in 95% of baby foods tested. The bill is a collaborative effort by Representatives including Raja Krishnamoorthi and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Duckworth, alongside Representative Cardenas, to ensure that baby foods are safe and free from toxic substances.
The baby food parents rely on to feed their children should not have dangerously high levels of toxic heavy metals in them. My Baby Food Safety Act with @SenAmyKlobuchar, @SenDuckworth, & @RepCardenas sets limits & enhances enforcement power for the @FDA. https://t.co/qCBTRE6VYv
Lawmakers target heavy metals in baby food with new legislation https://t.co/XnCHDJlJBK
🇺🇸NEW BILL TO LIMIT HEAVY METALS IN BABY FOOD U.S. lawmakers will introduce the Baby Food Safety Act of 2024 to empower the FDA to set strict limits on heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. A 2019 report found 95% of baby foods contained lead, with some testing… https://t.co/06JoaH0V2w https://t.co/HbPbXU5sKv
Multiple reports in recent years have detailed concerning levels of contaminants in foods manufactured for babies and toddlers. https://t.co/jZeJ1LE7kn
New bill aims to limit harmful heavy metals found in baby food https://t.co/9nl692gFzd https://t.co/QVpm9ZIaR7