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• Baby Food Makers Oppose Establishing Industry-Wide MDL For Lawsuits Over “Naturally-Ocurring” Heavy Metals in Popular Products

  April 16, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Baby food manufacturers want a panel of federal judges to reject a request to consolidate all toxic heavy metal lawsuits before one judge for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

• FDA Action Plan Seeks To Address Concerns Over Toxic Metals In Baby Food

  April 9, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has announced a new plan to address high levels of toxic metals in baby food, starting with establishing limits for arsenic and lead.

• Baby Food Manufacturers Use Ingredients Loaded With Lead, Arsenic and Other Toxic Heavy Metals, Report Reveals

  April 8, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Congressional report reveals the extremely high levels of toxic metals allowed in ingredients used by baby food manufacturers.

• Lawmakers Seek To Set Limits on Cadmium, Mercury, Lead and Arsenic in Baby Food

  March 30, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  New legislation introduced in the U.S. House and Senate seeks to put limits in place on the amount of toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, which can be allowed into baby food.

• Baby Food Class Action Lawsuits Filed Over High Levels of Arsenic, Lead, Other Metals

  February 9, 2021

  Russell Maas

  Some baby food manufacturers face class action lawsuits after a congressional report warning their products contain high levels of heavy metals.

• Less Children Tested For Lead Poisoning During Pandemic, CDC Warns

  February 8, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Blood lead level testing for children has declined significantly during, and likely due to, the ongoing pandemic, CDC researchers warn.

• Certain Metals May Disrupt Hormones During Pregnancy: Study

  January 5, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links toxic metal exposure to an increased risk of pregnancy complications like preterm birth and preeclampsia.

• Childhood Lead Exposure Reduces Brain’s Structural Integrity Later In Life: Study

  November 20, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that childhood lead exposure may lead to lower brain structural integrity later in life.

• Toxic Chemicals, Lead, Often Released By Fireworks: Study

  July 8, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that fireworks could release particulate matter laden with toxic heavy metals, which can cause respiratory issues and other health problems.

• FDA Warning Letters Target Companies Selling Injectable Drugs As Homeopathic

  June 17, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has issued warning letters to four companies making injectable homeopathic drugs, saying they are unapproved products made with poor manufacturing standards.