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• Tom’s Natural Kids Toothpaste Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Dangerous Levels of Lead and Arsenic

  February 10, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A lawsuit claims that Tom’s of Maine failed to disclose that its Kids Toothpaste contains levels of lead 4,800% higher than what experts consider unsafe for children.

• Lawsuit Claims Toxic Metals in Parent’s Choice Baby Food Sold at Walmart Caused Autism

  January 29, 2025

  Michael Adams

  An Indiana mother claims her child developed autism due to toxic metals that manufacturers knowingly included in their baby food products.

• Limits on Baby Food Lead Levels Established by FDA Due to Health Risks for Infants, Young Children

  January 7, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has issued new guidance setting action levels in an attempt to limit the amount of lead in processed baby food products.

• FDA Investigation Finds Heavy Metals in Tampons Pose Few Serious Risks for Women

  December 31, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Following a review of relevant literature, further laboratory investigations are being undertaken by federal regulators to complete a full risk assessment of the menstrual products.

• Link Between Toxic Baby Food and Autism, ADHD Will Be Evaluated by MDL Judge in December 2025

  December 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has scheduled a series of hearings to evaluate the strength of evidence showing that heavy metals in baby food can cause autism or ADHD in children, as claimed in dozens of lawsuits.

• Childhood Lead Exposure From Car Exhaust May Have Led to Greater Numbers of Mental Disorders: Study

  December 9, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Prior to leaded gasoline being phased out in the U.S. in 1996, generations of children were exposed to the heavy metal from car exhaust, leading to greater numbers of mental health disorders as adults.

• Parents Reminded of Duty To Preserve Evidence in Ongoing Baby Food Heavy Metal Litigation

  October 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  As families move forward with lawsuits over heavy metals in baby food, alleging that children developed autism or ADHD, lawyers recently sent letters reminding all parents and caregivers to preserve medical records, receipts and other relevant documents.

• FDA Launches Investigation Into Health Risks from Tampons with Heavy Metals

  September 11, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Following a recent report that found many store bought tampons contain heavy metals, federal regulators have launched an investigation to determine whether women face potential health risks from the toxic chemicals.

• Results of Baby Food Heavy Metal Testing Must Be Produced in Lawsuits Over Autism, ADHD Among Children

  September 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has ordered major baby food manufacturers to turn over heavy metal testing data on 600 different products, which a growing number of lawsuits say were responsible for children developing autism and ADHD.

• Toxic Levels of Lead, Heavy Metals Found in Many Popular Dark Chocolate Products: Study

  September 9, 2024

  Grace Muller

  A recent study warns about high levels of lead and cadmium in many dark chocolate and cocoa products, calling for more investigations to evaluate the potential health risks children and other consumers may face.