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The report called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to set maximum levels of toxic heavy metals allowed in baby foods.
Baby food labels will disclose levels of lead and other toxic heavy metals via QR codes, thanks to a California law taking effect January 1.
US lawmakers plan to introduce a bill Thursday that aims to limit the amount of heavy metals found in baby food through stronger regulation and enforcement by the US Food and Drug Administration.
A retort pouch or retortable pouch is a type of food packaging made from a laminate of flexible plastic and metal foils. It allows the sterile packaging of a wide variety of food and drink handled by aseptic processing and is used as an alternative to traditional industrial canning methods.
[231] [232] In April 2011, the Maine legislature passed a bill to ban the use of BPA in baby bottles, sippy cups, and other reusable food and beverage containers, effective 1 January 2012. Governor LePage refused to sign the bill. [233] In October 2011, California banned BPA from baby bottles and toddlers' drinking cups, effective 1 July 2013 ...
To heat a meal, the bag is first torn open, and a sealed food pouch is placed inside. About 1 US fluid ounce (30 mL) of water is then added to the bag, using the line printed on the bag as a marker. The chemical reaction begins immediately, and takes about 12 to 15 minutes to heat a food pouch to about 60 °C (140 °F).
One study found that 95% of baby foods tested contained at least one heavy metal. Plume Creative via Getty ImagesHeavy metals including lead, arsenic and mercury can be found in commercial baby ...
From 1 January 2024, baby food makers will be required to post results on their websites.