There are reports of heavy metals found in baby food products. Parents may feel confused and scared about the safety of their baby's food. Learning the facts can help parents take steps to protect their baby's health.
The links below can help parents learn more about the issue.
- Healthy Children website: Heavy Metals in Baby Food
- New York State Children's Environmental Health Center (PEHSU Region 2): Heavy Metals in Baby Food and Fruit Juice
Metales pesados en los alimentos para bebés: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/paginas/metals-in-baby-food.aspx
Applesauce recalls of 2023
In October 2023, lead was found in some applesauce pouches. Several companies have recalled these products. The links below have the most updated information on this recall:
- National Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU): Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches: Elevated Lead and Chromium Exposure
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Lead Poisoning Outbreak Linked to Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches
- US Federal Drug Administration (FDA): Investigation of Elevated Lead Levels: Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches
- Healthy Children website: Should I worry about lead in my child’s cinnamon applesauce pouch?