lead, Baby food

Baby food labels will reveal levels of lead and other heavy metals for first time
Baby food labels will disclose levels of lead and other toxic heavy metals via QR codes, thanks to a California law taking effect January 1.
FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Some Baby Foods
The agency issued final guidance that it estimated could reduce lead exposure from processed baby foods by about 20% to 30%. The limits are voluntary, not mandatory, for food manufacturers, but they allow the FDA to take enforcement action if foods exceed the levels.
FDA sets ‘achievable’ lead levels for baby food – but are they still too high?
Final guidance from FDA affirms previously proposed caps for lead in packaged baby and toddler food that public health advocates complained did not go far enough – spurring calls for state action.
Health advocates are unhappy with FDA guidance on lead levels in baby food
The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance.
FDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food
For the first time, the US Food and Drug Administration has set a limit on the amount of lead that can be in baby foods, but critics say it’s too little, too late.
New guidelines set for lead levels in baby foods
The government is setting new guidelines for lead levels in some baby foods. The NWS is warning SoCal residents to be prepared as a life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm is expected to sweep through much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties Tuesday through Wednesday.
Utah wildlife center calls for changes after bald eagle dies of lead poisoning
A wildlife rehabilitation center in Utah is again calling on hunters to switch to lead-free ammunition after a bald eagle ...
Lead pollution in ancient Rome may have lowered IQ levels, study finds
In ancient Rome, lead was widely used in glazed table wares, paints, cosmetics, and was intentionally ingested as well as being present in air pollution from mining and smelting.
Lead prosecutor on Trump documents case leaves US Justice Department, official says
A lead prosecutor on the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally holding onto classified documents has left the U.S.
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Generation X Is in the Bullseye for Lead Exposure, Harms to Mental Health
“If you look at the current population, Generation X likely had the highest exposures, en masse, of any U.S. generation.” ...
Sen. Adam Schiff says the New Orleans attack shows Kash Patel shouldn’t lead the FBI
Calif., said Sunday that the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans shows Kash Patel “should not be confirmed” as ...
Austrian far right gets mandate to try to lead a government for the first time since World War II
The leader of Austria’s Freedom Party received a mandate Monday to form a new government, which would be the first headed by ...
Clippers can't recover after giving up 19-point lead in loss to Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards scores 28 of his 37 points in the second half to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 108-106 win over the ...
Austria’s Far-Right Sees Path to Rule for First Time Since WWII
Austria’s far-right leader Herbert Kickl received a mandate from President Alexander Van der Bellen to form a government, ...