Toxic chemicals found in some baby food

Toxic chemicals found in some baby food

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2020 file photo, Food and Drug Administration building is shown in Silver Spring, Md. A congressional investigation has found levels of arsenic, lead and other toxic metals in many popular baby foods, including organic brands. In a report released Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 a U.S. House Subcommittee said it requested internal data from seven companies, including Walmart and Gerber, in 2019. Baby food makers and the FDA say the metals are in many foods, and they are making progress in removing them. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

(East Farmingdale, NY)-  Toxic chemicals including lead and mercury have been found in some baby food.  According to a new Congressional report, popular baby food makers including but not limited to; Gerber, Plum Organics, Beech-nut and Earth’s Best Organics, were listed in the findings.

Read the full congressional report here.

 

Photo: FILE – In this Dec. 10, 2020 file photo, Food and Drug Administration building is shown in Silver Spring, Md. In a report released Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 a U.S. House Subcommittee said it requested internal data from seven companies, including Walmart and Gerber, in 2019. Baby food makers and the FDA say the metals are in many foods, and they are making progress in removing them. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)