Category: Baby Food

Study Finds Baby Foods Contaminated With High Levels of Heavy Metals

Food items consumed by babies continue to have the presence of high levels of heavy metals, thus posing a risk to their development, a new study has found. Nonprofit Consumer Reports (CR) tested 14 products eaten by babies, ranging from fruits and vegetables, meals, snacks, bars, and puffs, according to the June 27 report. This…


FDA Proposes Measures to Limit Lead Exposure in Baby Food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday recommended specific levels of lead that are considered safe in different types of food intended for babies and young children in an effort to mitigate any potential risks to children under two. The draft guidance sets out “action levels” for the relevant industry, which the FDA said…


LIVE NOW: M&M’s Dropping Mascots Over Controversy; FDA Proposes Lead Level Limits in Baby Food | NTD Business

M&M’s says it’s pausing its spokescandies indefinitely. It’s been facing criticism after the company made the mascots more inclusive for LGBTQ. New government proposals are trying to reduce babies’ exposure to lead. The FDA is proposing new limits for food intended for children under two. Amazon is launching a new subscription for prescription drugs; it could…


M&M’s Dropping Mascots Over Controversy; FDA Proposes Lead Level Limits in Baby Food | NTD Business

M&M’s says it’s pausing its spokescandies indefinitely. It’s been facing criticism after the company made the mascots more inclusive for LGBTQ. New government proposals are trying to reduce babies’ exposure to lead. The FDA is proposing new limits for food intended for children under two. Amazon is launching a new subscription for prescription drugs; it could…


Some Lots of Janod Sweet Cocoon Activity Table Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Health Canada is recalling about a thousand activity tables for toddlers sold by the brand Janod. The agency says the recall involves some lots of the Janod Sweet Cocoon Activity Table as it may be a choking hazard. The round table is made of wood and has cars, shapes and other interactive elements. The recall…


Over 90,000 Tins of Baby Formula Arrive in United States From Australia Amid Shortages

Roughly 95,000 tins of baby formula were flown into the United States from Australia on June 12 amid a nationwide shortage, marking the fourth flight as part of “Operation Fly Formula.” Bubs Australia Ltd said in May that it planned to ship at least 1.25 million cans of its baby formula to the United States in an effort to alleviate supply issues. The…


Over 90,000 Cans of Baby Formula Arrive in United States From Australia Amid Shortages

Roughly 95,000 cans of baby formula were flown into the United States from Australia on June 12 amid a nationwide shortage, marking the fourth flight of “Operation Fly Formula.” Bubs Australia Ltd said in May that it planned to ship at least 1.25 million containers of its baby formula to the United States in an effort to alleviate supply issues. The New South…


Over 90,000 Cans of Baby Formula Arrive in US From Australia Amid Shortages

Roughly 95,000 cans of baby formula were flown into the United States from Australia on June 12 amid a nationwide shortage, marking the fourth flight of “Operation Fly Formula.” Bubs Australia Ltd stated in May that it planned to ship at least 1.25 million containers of its baby formula to the United States in an effort to alleviate supply issues. The New South…


Parents Falsely Believe Baby Foods Are Tightly Regulated

Australian families are in the dark when it comes to ready-made baby and toddler foods, with the majority falsely believing that they are strictly regulated, according to Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) survey. “We found that most parents believe there are laws about what can be put in ready-made foods for babies and toddlers to ensure…


Large Retailers Cite Increasing Demand For Baby Formula Amid Supply Chain Issues

It’s getting harder to find certain infant formulas at larger retail stores as they struggle to overcome supply chain issues amid an increase in demand. “Product supply challenges are currently impacting most of the retail industry,” CVS Health said in a statement to The Epoch Times. “We’re continuing to work with our national brand baby…