New FDA guidelines would reduce — but not eliminate — lead in baby food
New FDA guidelines call for reducing — but not eliminating — lead in baby food
Jan 25, 2023 by CBS News
Key Facts
- U.S. Updated on: January 24, 2023 / 7:06 PM / CBS News FDA proposes limits for lead in baby food FDA proposes limits for lead in baby food 00:35 The Food and Drug Administration released draft guidelines Tuesday that detail the maximum amount of lead that can be found in baby food products, and is part of the organization's Closer to Zero initiative aiming to reduce childhood exposure to harmful contaminants in food.
- "Because lead may be present in environments where food crops used to make food intended for babies and young children are grown, various foods may contain small amounts of lead," said the FDA.
Today we announced draft guidance for industry on action levels for lead in processed foods that are intended for babies and children under 2 years of age, to help reduce potential health effects in this vulnerable population from dietary exposure to lead.
- "The purpose of this guidance is to provide information to industry on the action levels for lead in food intended for babies and young children," said the FDA in the guidance.
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