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toxic metals still in baby food products

Toxic Heavy Metals Still Present in Baby Food While FDA’s Action Plan Falls Short

On February 4, 2021, a congressional report from the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy brought to light several concerning facts regarding the practices and standards of baby food manufacturers and their products. Specifically, the report notes that infant nutritional products contain high amounts of toxic heavy metals such as cadmium, arsenic, lead, and mercury. Several U.S. manufacturers were asked

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Biden environmental

Biden, Congress Create ‘Cautious Optimism’ For Environmental Law Changes

We expect to see significant changes in environmental policy under the new Biden administration. There may be new, or at least reauthorized, environmental laws with Democrats now holding the Presidency and narrow majorities in both houses. President Biden affirmed that climate change is a top priority by appointing former Secretary of State John Kerry as the nation’s “climate czar,” a

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toxic metals still in baby food products

Toxic Heavy Metals Still Present in Baby Food While FDA’s Action Plan Falls Short

On February 4, 2021, a congressional report from the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy brought to light several concerning facts regarding the practices and standards of baby food manufacturers and their products. Specifically, the report notes that infant nutritional products contain high amounts of toxic heavy metals such as cadmium, arsenic, lead, and mercury. Several U.S. manufacturers were asked

Read More »
Biden environmental

Biden, Congress Create ‘Cautious Optimism’ For Environmental Law Changes

We expect to see significant changes in environmental policy under the new Biden administration. There may be new, or at least reauthorized, environmental laws with Democrats now holding the Presidency and narrow majorities in both houses. President Biden affirmed that climate change is a top priority by appointing former Secretary of State John Kerry as the nation’s “climate czar,” a

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