Report reveals: Many U.S. baby formulas contain contaminants

A Consumer Reports investigation found that nearly half of 41 U.S. powdered baby formulas contain harmful levels of lead, arsenic, PFAS, BPA, and acrylamide. Testing revealed arsenic in Abbott’s EleCare Hypoallergenic (19.7 ppb) and Similac Alimentum (15.1 ppb), while lead and PFAS were detected in multiple brands, some nearing California’s stricter safety limits.

The FDA plans to increase oversight, but the Trump administration recently disbanded two key food safety advisory committees, raising concerns about regulatory gaps. Experts warn that exposure to heavy metals and toxic chemicals in infancy can impair brain development, disrupt hormones, and increase long-term health risks.

With millions of parents relying on infant formula, public health advocates stress the need for stronger safety measures. The findings highlight growing concerns over food safety regulations and whether protections for infants are keeping pace with scientific advancements.

21-03-2025

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