Autism Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Metals in Gerber, Sprout, and Walmart Baby Food Products
Nevada mother indicates she fed her son baby food with toxic metals for three years, without knowing she was putting his health and development at risk
Nevada mother indicates she fed her son baby food with toxic metals for three years, without knowing she was putting his health and development at risk
Baby foods made with sweet potatoes and rice were of particular concern due to levels of lead absorbed from their growing soil
Parents seek both compensation for baby food heavy metals causing autism, and seek to stop manufacturers from endangering children with the potentially toxic products.
All but one baby food tested contained at least two toxic metals, according to investigative report that highlights the continuing risks children face from contaminated baby food
Manufacturers attempted to exclude expert witness testimony presented in a toxic baby food lawsuit that alleges metal contamination caused a child to develop autism and ADHD.
Some of the baby food products contained 177 times the amount of lead considered safe for infants.
A Congressional report found levels of heavy metals in many popular baby food products were often dozens of times higher than recommended safety limits.