FDA Limits Lead in Baby Foods

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FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sets maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal.

The new limits on lead for children younger than 2 don't cover grain-based snacks like puffs and teething biscuits, which some research has shown contain higher levels of lead.

The limits are voluntary, not mandatory, for food manufacturers, but they allow the FDA to take enforcement action.

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