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FDA Closer to Zero baby food lead

FDA puts focus on lead levels in baby food

By Dan Flynn on January 25, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Tuesday announced draft guidance for the industry on “action levels” for lead in processed foods that are intended for babies and children under two years old, for the purpose…

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Study finds variation of lead uptake in fruits, veggies; risk highest for children

By News Desk on July 6, 2019

Researchers have suggested guidance in the United Kingdom should be revised because it does not recognize how lead is stored in soil and transferred to vegetables.

Recent years have seen a rise in popularity of…
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Heavy metals found in 40 percent of protein powders tested

By Coral Beach on February 28, 2018

Source: Clean Label Project

Healthy eating enthusiasts may want to reconsider their protein powder choices in light of a new study that shows 40 percent of 134 brands tested have…
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Arsenic in infant rice cereals compared with lead exposure

By Dan Flynn on December 8, 2017

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Infant rice cereals are popular with parents because they are affordable, easy to digest, and unlikely to cause…
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Firm again recalls supplements for excess lead levels; kids sick

By Coral Beach on November 9, 2016

A Chicago business whose supplement products have been recalled for expensive lead and linked to several illnesses and possibly two deaths of children is again recalling products because of excess lead content.

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Life Rising tablets suspected in elevated lead cases, 2 deaths

By Coral Beach on August 30, 2016

Local, state and federal officials are investigating Ton Shen Health in relation to elevated lead levels in children and two deaths that occurred after people took a Life Rising brand dietary supplement. The Chicago-based Ton …
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Six brands of turmeric added to recall for excessive lead

By News Desk on August 8, 2016

recalled tunericA New Jersey company has expanded its recall of ground turmeric to include additional brands distributed nationwide. Excessive lead, which is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, infants and children, has been confirmed in the spice.
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UPDATED: More turmeric recalled because of lead; supplier not named

By News Desk on August 4, 2016

UPDATED CONTENT Aug. 8 — JM Exotic updated its recall notice, reporting that the recalled turmeric was solely distributed to a farmer’s market in Doraville, GA, from May until August. An Alabama company is recalling…
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Ground turmeric recalled nationwide because of excessive lead

By News Desk on July 29, 2016

Gel Spice Inc. is recalling ground turmeric powder that was distributed to retailers nationwide because it contains excessive levels of lead, which is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, infants and children. …
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UK Food Standards Agency: Nestlé’s Maggi Noodles Do Not Contain Excess Lead

By News Desk on July 1, 2015

The United Kingdom’s food safety regulatory agency has stated that Nestlé’s Maggi noodles do not contain excess lead and are safe to consume. “The FSA can confirm that results from testing samples of Maggi noodles…
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