- On April 8, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled Closer to Zero, a new action plan for reducing exposure to toxic elements from foods eaten by
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Congressmembers Introduce The Baby Food Safety Act
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- On March 25, Congressmembers introduced The Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to limit the presence of toxic elements in
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New FDA Action to Reduce Toxic Metals in Baby Food
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- FDA published a response (discussed here) within two weeks of a Congressional report released on February 4, 2021 on the finding of heavy metals— including arsenic, lead, cadmium, and
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FDA Responds to Questions About Heavy Metals in Baby Food
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- On February 16, the FDA published a response about questions about levels of heavy metals in baby food, as indicated in a Congressional report released on February 4. Our summary
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FDA Files Lawsuit Against Supplier that Distributes Juice Containing Toxins to Schools (Law360 Subscription Required)
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- On November 9, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or “the Agency”) filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Washington against Valley Processing, Inc. (“Supplier”) that manufactures
FDA Issues Guidance on Action Level for Inorganic Arsenic in Infant Rice Cereals
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- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final guidance document, “Inorganic Arsenic in Rice Cereals for Infants: Action Level Guidance for Industry,” which finalizes the approach
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Lawmaker Calls for FDA to Respond to Report on Toxic Metals in Baby Food
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- Toxic metals – such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury and others – occur naturally and as environmental pollutants in air, water and soil and they enter the food supply when
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GAO Releases Report Recommending Additional FDA Action to Address Arsenic in Rice
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- In response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) 2016 Arsenic in Rice and Rice Products Risk Assessment Report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on
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Risk Reduction: Arsenic Limit for Infant Rice Cereal
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FDA proposes limit for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal.
- Arsenic is a naturally-occurring element that can be found in water, soil, and air. Long-term exposures to one type of
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FDA announces pending withdrawal of arsenic-based drug approved for use in food animals.
- FDA regulates the use of animal drugs used in companion animals and food-producing animals.
- FDA has announced