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FDA announces ‘Closer to Zero’ plan to reduce toxic elements eaten by babies and young children

Janet Woodcock, the acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and Susan T. Mayne, director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) Thursday announced Closer to Zero, a

By News Desk

/ 9 Apr 2021

FDA announces ‘Closer to Zero’ plan to reduce toxic elements eaten by babies and young children

FDA reminds baby food industry to follow the regulations for lead, other toxins

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

By News Desk

/ 7 Mar 2021

FDA reminds baby food industry to follow the regulations for lead, other toxins

FDA responds to questions about report on lead, other toxins in baby food

Opinion Editor’s note: For news about the congressional report, please click here. The FDA takes exposure to toxic elements in the food supply extremely seriously, especially when it comes

By U.S. Food and Drug Administration

/ 17 Feb 2021

FDA responds to questions about report on lead, other toxins in baby food

WHO wants data on mercury in fish

The World Health Organization (WHO) is requesting data on methylmercury and total mercury in certain fish species. Fish types for which maximum limits have already been established are excluded. People

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2020

Finland assesses heavy metals risk from foods

Some adults in Finland are exposed to amounts of heavy metals in food that could pose a risk to their health, according to an assessment. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 May 2020

Finland assesses heavy metals risk from foods

Norway looks at metals in seafood; assesses local meat producers

An analysis by Norwegian scientists has found a low level of heavy metals in processed fish products in the country. Commercially available items were collected from 2015 to 2018 and

By News Desk

/ 6 May 2020

Norway looks at metals in seafood; assesses local meat producers

Experts present on foodborne chemical and toxin burden

Researchers have presented updated data on the global disease burden caused by foodborne chemicals and toxins. The data were discussed at a symposia in Arlington, VA, at the annual meeting

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Jan 2020

Experts present on foodborne chemical and toxin burden

Senator wants action now to resolve problems with baby, toddler foods

Sen. Chuck Schumer wants immediate action from the FDA to address toxic metals in baby food. He is also demanding the agency tell the public what it’s going to

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Oct 2019

Senator wants action now to resolve problems with baby, toddler foods

Lead contamination spurs recall of spice

Makzemo LLC of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling Balquis Yemeni spice, because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. “The recall was a result of the New York City

By News Desk

/ 30 Aug 2019

Lead contamination spurs recall of spice

More curry recalled for excessive lead

UBC Food Distributors Inc. in Dearborn, MI is recalling 7-ounce plastic jars of their Baraka brand “HOT CURRY POWER” and “CURRY POWDER,” after testing by the Michigan Department of

By Kelsey M. Mackin

/ 26 Oct 2018

Six brands of curry powder recalled because of excessive lead

Sirob Imports Inc. is recalling, Corrado, Orlando Imports, Nouri’s Syrian Bakery, Mediterranean Specialty Foods Brand and Butera Fruit Market Curry Powder that was distributed to retailers in Illinois, New

By Kelsey M. Mackin

/ 25 Oct 2018

Lead levels in baby food ‘worrisome’ but industry can fix the problem

Laboratory analysis of 50 big-name baby foods showed the presence of at least one heavy metal in all of them, with two-thirds having “worrisome” levels, according to information

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Aug 2018

Lead levels in baby food ‘worrisome’ but industry can fix the problem

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FDA announces ‘Closer to Zero’ plan to reduce toxic elements eaten by babies and young children

FDA reminds baby food industry to follow the regulations for lead, other toxins

FDA responds to questions about report on lead, other toxins in baby food

WHO wants data on mercury in fish

Finland assesses heavy metals risk from foods

Norway looks at metals in seafood; assesses local meat producers

Experts present on foodborne chemical and toxin burden

Senator wants action now to resolve problems with baby, toddler foods

Lead contamination spurs recall of spice

More curry recalled for excessive lead

Six brands of curry powder recalled because of excessive lead

Lead levels in baby food ‘worrisome’ but industry can fix the problem

Your Support Protects Public Health