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• Summary Judgment Granted in Lawsuits Over Autism, ADHD From Toxic Metals in Baby Food

  October 23, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has dismissed baby food heavy metal lawsuits alleging autism and ADHD after excluding expert witnesses needed to establish that exposure to the products could cause those developmental disorders.

• High Levels of Heavy Metals Found in More Than 25 Additional Infant Formulas: Report

  March 9, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A new investigation found measurable levels of heavy metals and other contaminants in more than two dozen infant formulas sold in the U.S., building on prior Consumer Reports testing that detected lead, arsenic and other toxic chemicals in at least 41 powdered formulas.

• Court Excludes Expert Witnesses Linking Metal in Baby Foods to Autism, ADHD Among Children

  March 4, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has excluded plaintiffs' expert causation witnesses for baby food lawsuits claiming the presence of heavy metals like arsenic and lead caused children to develop autism and ADHD.

• Tainted Baby Food Lawsuit Against Whole Foods, Hain Celestial Returned to Texas State Court

  February 27, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The Supreme Court has overturned the dismissal of a tainted baby food lawsuit, saying the manufacturer improperly removed the claim to federal court.

• Baby Food ADHD Lawsuit Claims Lead and Arsenic Exposure Led to Childhood Brain Injury

  February 12, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A newly filed lawsuit blames Beech-Nut and Gerber for selling and manufacturing baby food with high levels of heavy metals such as arsenic and lead, which can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders.

• Evidence Linking Toxic Metals in Baby Food to Autism, ADHD To Be Evaluated by Court

  November 10, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Parties involved in the toxic baby food litigation are scheduled for Daubert hearings in December, where the court will determine which expert witnesses may testify before juries in the upcoming bellwether trials.

• Consumer Reports Finds High Levels of Lead in Protein Shakes, Powders

  October 17, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Consumer Reports testing found that many popular protein powders and shakes contained lead levels exceeding widely recognized safety limits.

• Baby Food Manufacturers Seek To Exclude Causation Experts in Lawsuits Over Toxic Metals

  October 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Defendants in toxic baby food litigation have filed a motion seeking to dismiss plaintiffs' expert witnesses claiming high levels of lead and arsenic exposure from baby food can cause autism and ADHD.

• Heavy Metals in Baby Foods To Be Investigated by Texas AG

  September 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into baby food manufacturers due to dangerously high levels of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury allowed into their products.

• 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.