Lead is toxic to people of any age or health status, but it can be particularly dangerous for children.
would set levels that do not exceed 10 parts per billion of lead in most fruits, vegetables, mixtures, yogurts, custards, puddings and single-ingredient meats.
It would also set levels that do not exceed 20 parts per billion in root vegetables and dry infant cereals. The limits would apply to these categories of food that are specifically produced for babies and young children less than two years old.It would not be mandatory for producers to abide by the FDA's proposed limits, but the agency would be able to bring enforcement actions against manufacturers that produce products which exceed the limits.in foods for babies and toddlers.
"For babies and young children who eat the foods covered in today’s draft guidance, the FDA estimates that these action levels could result in as much as a 24-27% reduction in exposure to lead from these foods."
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