Over the past weekend, a heartland newspaper shared with its readers the stunning conclusion of its local health department.
What was disclosed was that contaminated spices were determined to be the second largest cause of
Continue Reading Heartland study finds spices second only to paint for the lead poisoning of children
After reports of widespread heavy metal contamination in U.S. baby food products surfaced in 2019, the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy launched an investigation targeting seven major manufacturers.
With only
Continue Reading FDA’s ‘Closer to Zero’ plan fails to adequately address toxic heavy metals in baby food
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By Jenny Shell
On Feb. 4, 2021, the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy released a report detailing its findings and concerns about the presence of heavy metals,
Continue Reading How to avoid processed baby foods and accompanying heavy metals
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers not to eat eight specific types of dried plum snacks, also known as Saladitos, imported from China and Taiwan.
Tests conducted by CDPH found excessive
Continue Reading Consumers warned about lead in several brands of imported dried plums
Rojas Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, is recalling Lupag brand plain dried salted plums in 0.5-ounce packages because they have elevated levels of lead.
The distribution of the affected product was limited to Southern California.
Continue Reading Dried plum recalls continue; lead contamination cited as reason behind actions
At least four companies, including El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks Inc. of San Diego, CA, are recalling dried plums from China because of lead contamination.
El Super Leon Ponchin is recalling dry salted plums with
Continue Reading Another recall of dried plums launched after state officials find lead contamination
A&E Corrales LLC of Seattle, WA, is recalling Saladitos Dried Salted Plums With Chili because of lead contamination.
Several other companies are recalling dried plums with and without chili because of lead contamination. For information
Continue Reading At least five companies recalling dried plums because of lead contamination
La Fiesta Food Products of La Mirada, CA, is recalling all lots of its Saladitos Con Chile (Salted Plums with Chili) because of the presence of lead, which can cause developmental problems for children
Continue Reading Multi-state recall involves plums contaminated with lead
A California company is recalling all lots of certain Saladitos brand dried plums because of the presence of lead, which can cause developmental problems for children and other health issues for adults.
All lots of
Continue Reading Company recalls dried plums because of risk of lead poisoning
In response to a recent congressional report about lead and other toxins in baby food, the Food and Drug Administration has posted a public notice and included a link to an industry letter sent by
Continue Reading FDA reminds baby food industry to follow the regulations for lead, other toxins
