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• New Report Tracks Baby Food Heavy Metal Testing Results and Manufacturer Transparency

  August 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Consumer Reports rates baby food manufactures on transparency in monthly testing for heavy metals as requirements of a 2024 California law.

• Lead Exposure During Pregnancy and Early Childhood Linked to Faster Memory Loss: Study

  July 22, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Children exposed to lead before birth or in early childhood are more likely to develop memory problems later in life, according to a new study.

• FDA Infant Formula Safety Initiative Calls on Industry Leaders To Improve Public Recall Alerts

  July 11, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Federal regulators are urging baby food and infant formula makers to improve recall communications and transparency following rising concerns over contaminated products.

• Arsenic in Drinking Water Linked to Lower Birth Weight, Greater Risk of Preterm Birth

  June 25, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that consumption of even low levels of arsenic through tainted drinking water during pregnancy can result in preterm births and low birth weight.

• High Lead Levels Found in Nearly One Quarter of All Snack and Nutrition Bars Tested

  June 18, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A new report finds that nearly all snack and nutrition bars sold in U.S. grocery stores contain toxic heavy metals, including lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury.

• Toxic Heavy Metals May Be Present in Vapors From Both E-Cigarettes and Ultrasonic Cigarettes: Study

  June 11, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Despite claims by some advocates that they are a healthier alternative, u-cigarettes may contain significantly higher levels of toxic heavy metals than traditional e-cigarettes, according to new research.

• Motion To Dismiss Toxic Baby Food Lawsuit Master Complaint To Be Filed Next Month

  May 28, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The federal judge presiding over all federal lawsuits brought by families of children diagnosed with ADHD or autism from toxic baby food products indicates that any motions to dismiss a recently filed Amended Master Complaint must be brought by June 27, 2025.

• Toxic Heavy Metals Found in All Brands of Rice Tested for New ‘Healthy Babies, Bright Futures’ Report

  May 23, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A new study indicates that all rice samples sold in stores across 20 U.S. metropolitan areas tested positive for arsenic, cadmium, mercury or lead, posing potential health risks for American children.

• Judge Sets Deadline for Toxic Baby Food Lawsuits To Be Directly Filed in MDL

  May 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has set a November 21 deadline for any new toxic baby food lawsuits to be directly filed in the multidistrict litigation (MDL), as the court prepares to rule on critical evidence in the cases later this year.

• Target Baby Food Recall Issued Over High Lead Levels in “Good & Gather” Products

  April 17, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  More than 25,000 bottles of Good & Gather baby food are being recalled by Target due to elevated levels of lead.