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/PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued draft action levels for lead in single-strength (ready to drink) apple juice and other...
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready to drink juices and juice blends.
Additional Probes, Lawsuits Announced on Toxic Elements in Baby Food New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a probe into whether baby food contains toxic elements such as arsenic and other metals. In a press release, James said, ““Baby food manufacturers have a legal and moral obligation to ensure the safety of their products, and provide peace-of-mind to the parents who rely on their products every day. Through this probe, I am committed to protecting the health and wellness of the next generation.” D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine filed a lawsuit against Beech-Nut Nutr...
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a new initiative called Closer to Zero, which is an action plan that identifies steps the agency will take over the next three years (and beyond) to reduce exposure to toxic elements from foods eaten by babies and young children to as low as possible. 1 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the agency) recognizes that exposure to toxic elements including arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury from foods depends on the levels of the elements in the food and the amount c...
NHK. Laboratory tests revealed that black rockfish caught at a depth of 24 meters (m) nearly 8.8 kilometers (km) off the coastal town of Shinchi were contaminated with up to 500 becquerels (Bq) of radioactive cesium per kilogram. The permitted standard level is 100 Bq of radioactive cesium per kilogram. Fishermen in affected coastal towns have since suspended fishing for the species, citing potential health issues. In addition, the Fukushima Prefectural Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations has also halted the distribution of black rockfish until local authorities can declare i...