PEHSU Factsheet: Heavy Metals in Baby Foods and Fruit Juices > What is being done to reduce heavy metals in baby foods & fruit juices?
posted on Mar 21, 2022
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and food industry have taken steps to reduce
heavy metals in baby food. The Baby Food Council, a group of baby food companies, and key stakeholders are exploring best practices to reduce levels of heavy metals.7,8 - Healthy Babies, Bright Futures is a coalition of scientists, health professionals, and
community-based organizations working together to support programs and policies that will reduce children’s exposure to toxins.9