For the first time, the US Food and Drug Administration has set a limit on the amount of lead that can be in baby foods, but critics say it’s too little, too late.
The first-ever US FDA guidelines on lead in baby food are under fire from health experts who argue the limits are too lenient and fail to protect children from harmful exposure to toxic metals.
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in packaged processed foods sold in jars, pouches, tubs or boxes. The FDA limits are voluntary for food manufacturers, but they allow the agency to take ...