The allowable levels of lead in certain baby and toddler foods should be set at 20 parts per billion or less, according to new draft guidance issued Tuesday by the US Food and Drug Administration.

After pressure from parents and advocates, the agency has laid out new rules for food manufacturers to limit heavy metals in ...

Newly released draft guidance from the federal Food and Drug Administration calls for manufacturers to limit lead levels in ...

The FDA proposed new lead limits in baby food. Lead exposure can impair brain development and the nervous system, resulting in learning disabilities, lower IQ and behavioral difficulties.

Anyone can read what you share. By Christina Jewett The Food and Drug Administration’s new plan to keep high levels of lead out of baby foods like mashed sweet potatoes, apple sauce and dry ...

Draft guidelines released by the agency on Tuesday outline a new maximum amount of lead that should be found in baby food.

"They are the most protective in the world," Neltner said. Parents worried about lead in baby food face a dilemma because homemade baby food will also have heavy metals, he said. "We think most ...

The Food and Drug Administration released draft guidelines Tuesday that detail the maximum amount of lead that can be found in baby food products, and is part of the organization's Closer to Zero ...

If your baby is about to celebrate their half-birthday, it’s time to think about introducing solid foods. While many continue ...

(CNN) - The Food and Drug Administration is weighing in on allowable amounts of lead in baby food. According to new draft guidance by the FDA, it is suggesting lead levels in certain baby and ...

The allowable levels of lead in certain baby and toddler foods should be set at 20 parts per billion or less, according to new draft guidance issued Tuesday by the US Food and Drug Administration.