- On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA, or the Agency) issued a final guidance ,“Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and
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California Law Requires Heavy Metals Testing and Disclosure for Baby Foods
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- In October 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law California’s AB 899, which requires that any baby food products sold or made in the state be tested for arsenic, cadmium,
Consumer Reports Finds High Lead Levels in Snacks for Young Children
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- A Consumer Reports study found high lead levels in vegetable puffs made from cassava that are marketed as snacks for young children, with one puff containing more lead than any
Senators Propose Heavy Metal Legislation with Product Testing Requirements
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- Earlier this month, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Duckworth announced the introduction of legislation (the “Baby Food Safety Act of 2024”) intended to increase the safety of certain foods, including
20 States Urge FDA to Take Action on Heavy Metals in Baby Food
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- The attorneys general from 20 states sent a letter to FDA urging the agency to take official notice of three documents relating to lead in baby food in support of
FDA Announces Update to Fruit Pouch Contamination Investigation
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- As our readers are likely aware, in November of last year, WanaBana voluntarily recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches which were linked to acute lead toxicity in children. The products were
Study Finds One-Third of Chocolate Contains High Levels of Heavy Metals
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- According to a recent Consumer Reports study, about one-third of chocolate contains high levels of lead and cadmium. The study tested 48 cacao-containing foods, including cocoa powder, chocolate chips,
Another Heavy Metal Lawsuit Dismissed
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- On September 11, 2023, a consumer class action lawsuit against Kroger for selling baby teething wafers with allegedly elevated levels of heavy metals was dismissed with leave to amend (Law360
Expert Testimony Rejected in California Heavy Metals Baby Food Lawsuit
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- We have observed that uncertainties about the levels of heavy metals in baby foods that are both safe and feasible could pose difficulties for plaintiffs in many of the consumer
Summary Judgment for Champion Petfoods Affirmed in Heavy Metals Class Action Lawsuit
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2nd Circ. Affirms Toss Of Heavy Metal Pet Food Case (Law360 Subscription Required)
- In May 2017, following a poor rating of its premium-priced dog food by the Clean Label Project,