SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Lead and other toxic heavy metals have been found in dangerously elevated amounts in some commercial baby foods sold in the United States, yet parents have had no way to know if ...

For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead in processed baby foods that are sold on supermarket shelves and online. The agency’s ...

I know how stressful it can be when introducing a new food to your baby, especially as a first-time parent. By now, You’ve ...

A new law goes into effect on Jan. 1 that requires companies to test baby food for toxins and make those results available ...

Every week, Caitlin Sciutto stops by Target and piles her cart with pureed food pouches for her 4-year-old and twin 18-month-old sons. In goes a 24-pack of unsweetened applesauce. Then a 24-pack of ...

Publix, a national supermarket chain, is voluntarily recalling baby food that could be contaminated with lead, the company announced this week. The company said it discovered the problem through ...

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Every parent worries about their child’s nutrition, especially if it’s their first food or they are starting solids after ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. The foods we eat as young children help set ...

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Feeding your baby can feel overwhelming. Just when you think you ...

For many parents, feeding their infant or toddler healthy foods is a priority. But a recent study found that nearly two-thirds of baby foods sold in U.S. grocery stores don't meet nutrition guidelines ...

Congressional investigators requested test results from baby food brands. Some popular baby foods contain "significant" levels of toxic heavy metals that have the potential to harm babies' ...