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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.

• Child Lead Exposure Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Dust From Federal Cartridge Ammunition Plant

  July 16, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  Lawsuit alleges a Minnesota child suffered injuries after exposure to lead and other toxic substances brought home from a Federal Cartridge ammunition plant.

• Walmart Dino Nugget Lawsuits Over Lead Contamination May Be Filed Due to Long-Term Health Risks for Kids

  April 3, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Federal health officials warn that children who consume dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets found to contain lead may face developmental delays and long-term neurological damage, after testing detected the heavy metal in products sold at Walmart.

• 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.

• Long-Term Lead Exposure May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Diagnosis: Study

  March 3, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that prolonged exposure to lead may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

• 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.

• Lead Exposure in Childhood May Increase Adolescent Depression: Study

  February 17, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  A new study links childhood lead exposure to an increased risk of depression, adding to growing research already linking heavy metal contamination in baby food to autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

• 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.

• Tampax Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Tampons Contain Unhealthy Levels of Lead

  January 29, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Lawsuit claims that Tampax manufacturer failed to warn consumers that its tampons contained detectable levels of lead and other heavy metals linked to potential long-term health risks.