The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established voluntary limits for lead in baby food products, aiming to reduce children's exposure to the harmful metal. The guidance covers various processed baby foods, including jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts, and dry cereals, setting specific lead limits for different food categories. While these limits are not mandatory, the FDA can take enforcement action against manufacturers exceeding the levels.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday set maximum levels for lead in baby food s, such as jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal. The final guidance, which was first proposed two years ago, is part of an effort to minimize young children's exposure to the toxic metal, which can cause developmental and neurological issues. The agency estimated it could reduce lead exposure from processed baby food s by about 20% to 30%.
They also don't limit other metals such as cadmium that have been detected in baby foods.Consumer advocates, who have long sought limits on lead in children's foods, welcomed the guidance first proposed two years ago, but said it didn't go far enough."FDA's actions today are a step forward and will help protect children," said Thomas Galligan, a scientist with the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
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