So, the Subcommittee expressed concern that these baby food companies might be hiding higher levels of toxic elements in their products. This follow-up report found that many of the same brands called out previously were still producing and under-reporting baby products that tested at much higher levels than considered safe.Īccording to the Congressional Report, Campbell, Walmart, and Sprout refused to cooperate. However, these recalls were done after routine tests, not due to the Subcommittee’s report.Įight months later, the same subcommittee released a second baby food report in September 2021. In June and October of the same year, Beech-Nut and Parent’s Choice recalled some products due to high arsenic levels ( see below ). None of the brands issued a recall after the Congressional Report was released. Beech-Nut Nutrition Company ( Beech-Nut ).In February 2021, a congressional report by the Congressional Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy called out major baby food manufacturers, including Gerber, for selling products tainted with dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals. What are these proposed lead limits? Have the contaminated products been recalled? Did the baby food makers resolve the problem and compensate affected consumers?Īlarming 2021 Congressional Report On Toxic Baby Foods In January 2023, the FDA finally proposed lead limits as a result of these findings. It may also lead to IQ decrease and antisocial behavior. Exposure to these heavy metals can cause permanent damage to your baby’s brain development.
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