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1. www.consumerreports.org › babies-kids › baby-foodAre There Still Heavy Metals in Baby Food? - Consumer Reports

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   Jun 27, 2023 · The overall risk of lead, arsenic, and cadmium in baby foods hasn’t changed much in the past five years, according to new tests by Consumer Reports.

2. www.consumerreports.org › food-safety › most-babyBaby Foods Often Have Heavy Metals - Consumer Reports

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   Sep 29, 2021 · Our tests had found elevated levels of inorganic arsenic (the toxic form) and other heavy metals in almost half of the fruit juices we tested, and our study of 50 packaged foods for infants and...

3. www.eatingwell.com › article › 8055308Consumer Reports Found Lead, Cadmium and Arsenic in Some ...

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   Jun 30, 2023 · Consumer Reports tested 14 baby food products and found heavy metals like lead, cadmium and arsenic present. Read on to learn more.

4. www.consumerreports.org › babies-kids › baby-foodBaby Food and Heavy Metals | Advice for Parents - Consumer ...

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   Feb 5, 2021 · A new government report discloses high levels of heavy metals in baby food. Consumer Reports' scientists say don't panic, and give advice for parents.

5. www.food-safety.com › articles › 8705-consumerConsumer Reports: Risk of Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Foods ...

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   Jun 28, 2023 · According to new tests by Consumer Reports (CR), although the amounts of lead, arsenic, and cadmium in baby foods appear to be getting lower, the overall risk hasn’t changed much in the last five years.

6. gimmethegoodstuff.org › jarred-foodBest Jarred Baby Food Guide | Gimme the Good Stuff

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   Jarred baby food often contains thickeners, additives, and preservatives, and may contain BPA. This guide will help you find the healthiest jarred baby food.

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   Does jarred baby food qualify as best stuff?

   • The reason that no jarred food qualifies as Best Stuff is that none of the brands have certifications, third-party testing, or set limits on heavy metal contamination, as is the case for certain pouched baby food brands. What’s bad about jarred baby food? There are several reasons why jarred baby foods aren’t the leading edge of the market.

   Best Jarred Baby Food Guide - Gimme the Good Stuff

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   Are jarred purees safe for babies?

   • It’s hard to know what’s in the lining of the jar lids. Look for brands that at least say they’re BPA-free, and avoid feeding your baby any food that’s stuck to the lid. Like all baby foods, jarred purees can be high in sugar and may have ingredients likely to be contaminated by heavy metals. See more on both of these issues, below.

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   Do jarred baby food pouches contain heavy metals?

   • While none of the jarred food brands provide any proof of lower heavy metal contamination, some pouches of baby food do. The EU sets limits on heavy metal levels, which is why we carry Holle pouches in our store. Serenity Kids pouches are verified by the Clean Label Project, meaning they are tested for contaminants that include heavy metals.

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   Is homemade baby food better than jarred baby food?

   • Like all baby foods, jarred purees can be high in sugar and may have ingredients likely to be contaminated by heavy metals. See more on both of these issues, below. Bottom line: Homemade baby food is cheaper, better for the environment, healthier, and tastier–but not always a reasonable option.

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   Are jarred baby food better than pouches?

   • Jarred baby foods are typically cooked longer and at higher temperatures than foods packaged in pouches. This theoretically means that the contents may be less nutritious. This also can affect the flavor of the food. Jars are less convenient than pouches –they’re breakable and heavy and can’t be handed off to a tot for self-feeding.

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   What is the best jarred baby food?

   • The best jarred baby food uses simple recipes that include: Fruits and vegetables, and sometimes meat, in the earliest stages (four months and six months). Other categories like grains and dairy are added to blends for more advanced stages (six months and up.) Water for cooking and consistency.

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8. advocacy.consumerreports.org › research › cr-letterCR letter to FDA on heavy metals in baby and toddler food

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   Aug 16, 2018 · Consumer Reports looks forward to working with you to prevent contamination, reduce levels of heavy metals in food made for babies and children, and limit the risk of food safety harm to...