Baby Food Makers Get Lead Level Limits in Final FDA Guidance (1)

Lead levels in processed baby foods made from fruits and vegetables should be no higher than 10 parts per billion, according to a final guidance published Monday by the FDA.

The Food and Drug Administration released final details on the maximum amount of lead that can be found in foods intended for babies and young children, a move that would reduce early exposure to the heavy metal and set parameters for potential enforcement actions against manufacturers.

“It is not possible to remove lead entirely from the environment or the food supply,” the FDA said in a statement. “Setting action levels ...