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Unsanitary Practices Persist at Baby Formula Factory Whose Shutdown Led to Mass Shortages, Workers Say
Persistent leaks” and “unaddressed contamination issues” are among the problems workers say they witnessed at one of the ...
Consumer Reports tests find dangerous levels of heavy metals in some baby formulas
Their exclusive testing found that some formulas contained dangerous levels of heavy metals. Of the formulas tested, 21 had little to no detectable heavy metals, including Enfamil Gentlease, Similac ...
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Nearly 20 infant formulas found to contain toxic lead, arsenic, or both. Here’s how parents can keep babies safe
finding the highest levels in brands EleCare Hypoallergenic and Similac Alimentum—both made by Abbott Nutrition, the company that exacerbated the COVID-related infant formula shortage of 2022 by ...
FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says
The FDA would embark on a comprehensive look at the nutrients used in infant formula and increase testing for heavy metals and other contaminants, HHS said in its statement.
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CR investigation: Heavy metals in infant formula
AUSTIN, Texas — An important investigation into infant formula ... Two major formula manufacturers, Abbott Nutrition, which makes Similac and EleCare, and Mead Johnson, which makes Enfamil ...
FDA, HHS announce plans to increase testing for heavy metals, contaminates in baby formula
The FDA and HHS announced "Operation Stork Speed" Tuesday, which aims to increase testing for heavy metals and other contaminants in baby formula.
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Investigation reveals heavy metals, including ‘potentially harmful’ levels of lead, in baby formula
“Powdered infant formula is diluted before it is consumed ... there are plenty of safer choices from major brands like Enfamil and Similac and smaller brands like Bobbie.” ...