In-depth coverage of a hidden danger in baby food: Toxic Inaction leaves kids at risk

Lead is a toxic heavy metal. Science shows that exposure to it causes a permanent decrease in IQ, and increased risk of physical and neurological damage.
Heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury, have a cumulative effect in the body - meaning they build up over time. Even low levels of exposure to heavy metals can cause serious and often irreversible damage to brain development. Babies and children are most vulnerable to their neurotoxic effects.
A 2021 bombshell Congressional report found that manufacturers "knowingly sell baby food containing high levels of toxic heavy metals." Investigators found that industry self-regulation failed to protect consumers because manufacturers were permitted to set their own "dangerously high internal standards for toxic heavy metal levels." The report showed that baby food makers' internal practices allowed the companies to conceal higher levels of toxic metals in finished baby food products.
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[@sandraromero5899]

Women really need to go back to breastfeeding for the 1st year, and then grow your own food as much as you can. Grow fruit trees and make your own fruit purees, ladies.
It's frightening how much poison is in our prepackaged foods.
Our faith in all things gov., have been broken!!!

[@jenkroll3298]

Why do we give these entities the power to do their own testing??? Conflict of interest!

[@kerensastephens9638]

How has this only received a handful of views in two days?

[@missmodern]

CDC, FDA, WHO? Where are they on this issue?

[@missmodern]

Get a blender or diid processor and puree your own food!

[@SeanzViewEnt]

Just eat nothing at this point