Report Finds Baby Foods Have Heavy Metals Years After Concerns Over Autism Risks Emerged
Baby foods made with sweet potatoes and rice were of particular concern due to levels of lead absorbed from their growing soil
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.
FDA has fallen behind schedule on addressing toxic heavy metals in baby food, putting children at risk of serious health problems, including autism and ADHD
Baby food lead limits will significantly reduce infant and children's exposure to the toxic metal, which has been linked to cases of autism and ADHD
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
The lawsuits follow a recent report which discovered high levels of lead and cadmium in leading dark chocolate products
Class action lawsuit alleges Hershey's dark chocolate contains toxic heavy metals, which were not disclosed to consumers
The lawsuit seeks compensation for those who purchased Simple Truth Organic Rice Risks Baby Teething Wafers which plaintiffs say contain high amounts of toxic heavy metals.
Nearly 400,000 children in the U.S. live near airports and may be exposed to lead air pollution from small planes, the agency found
The interim class counsel for Nurture toxic baby food lawsuits will take certain actions on behalf of all plaintiffs, while the court weighs whether to certify class action status.