The FDA published ‘Closer to Zero,’ assessing nutrients and inorganic metals from the period of 2019-2020. (5) They surveyed hundreds of foods, including conventional and organic baby food, as well as 6 infant formulas. Two of the infant formulas did not test positive for any heavy metals. Four of the infant formulas were positive for arsenic and cadmium, but negative for lead and mercury. (6)
The formula companies and types were not identified, nor were the ingredients listed. We posit that those formulas containing HFCS specifically should be tested, particularly regarding mercury. It should be noted that of the 4 of the 6 samples evaluated demonstrated two neurotoxic metals. What actionable items have been instituted since the publication of the study?
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References:
Dufault, RJ, Unsafe at Any Level; Square One Publishers; 2017.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/328893/per-capita-consumption-of-high-fructose-corn-syrup-in-the-us/
https://www.cps.bureauveritas.com/newsroom/california-passes-baby-food-heavy-metal-testing-law
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969718334442
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-releases-action-plan-reducing-exposure-toxic-elements-foods-babies-young-children
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