Baby food production is waiting for changes
2023.01.24 13:19
Baby food production is waiting for changes
By Tiffany Smith
Budrigannews.com – On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration of the United States made significant limits on the amount of lead that can be found in processed baby food. These limits have the potential to cut exposure to the contaminant by as much as 27%.
The new draft guidance from the health regulator applies to packaged foods for babies and children under the age of two.
The FDA stated, “We expect that the recommended action levels will cause manufacturers to implement agricultural and processing measures to lower lead levels,” despite the fact that “it is not possible to remove these elements completely from the food supply.”
Lead exposure at high levels can harm the brain and cause other problems, especially in young children. Lead exposure from processed baby foods could be reduced by 24-27 percent, according to the FDA, by the new limits.
