FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in baby food. A new California law requires baby food makers selling products in the ...
The FDA Set Guidelines for 'Acceptable' Levels of Lead in Baby Food for the First Time — but Some Experts Say It's Not Enough
On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, for the first time, it is setting guidelines for an ...
Baby food labels will reveal levels of lead and other heavy metals for first time
Baby food labels will disclose levels of lead and other toxic heavy metals via QR codes, thanks to a California law taking ...
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Ancient Romans Breathed in Enough Lead to Lower Their IQs, Study Finds. Did That Toxin Contribute to the Empire’s Fall?
Using Arctic ice core samples, researchers estimate silver mining and smelting released enough lead during the Pax Romana to ...
FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Some Baby Foods
The agency issued final guidance that it estimated could reduce lead exposure from processed baby foods by about 20% to 30%.
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FDA Issues Final Guidance on Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies, Young Children
The final guidance covers packaged processed foods that are represented or purported to be for babies and young children less ...
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How Arctic ice cores prove lead pollution may in Ancient Rome have caused empire-wide cognitive decline
New research suggests that lead pollution from ancient Roman mining and metal production may have lowered intelligence levels across the Empire.
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Ancient Rome’s lead air pollution may have dropped average IQ by up to 3 points
Two thousand years ago, the Roman Empire hummed with activity. Roads stretched like arteries, connecting distant provinces.
Trudeau says he's not the right choice to lead party in next election, promises to resign as PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to step down once the Liberal Party has chosen a successor, bringing his time ...
FDA sets new lead level guidelines for baby foods
FDA introduces guidelines for lead levels in processed baby foods, aiming to enhance infant safety and reduce exposure to ...
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Congress is ready to certify Trump’s election win, but his Jan. 6 legacy hangs over the day
As Congress convenes during a winter storm to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s election, the legacy of Jan. 6 hangs ...