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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says [CBS News]

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The nonprofit consumer advocacy organization found that more than half of the 49 powdered, liquid, and alternative protein and hypoallergenic formulas it tested contained "potentially concerning levels" of harmful contaminants. "Repeated exposure to these contaminants can lead to negative health consequences for babies, especially because they are so small and all of their organ systems are still developing," Sana Mujahid, Consumer Reports' manager of food safety research and testing, told CBS News. "And sometimes, this isn't their only source of exposure to these contaminants, which can also come from water." While the market for infant formula is regulated, such products don't always "escape the effects of environmental pollution or process contamination," Consumer Reports said. There are also no limits on the levels of contaminants allowed in baby formulas in the U.S., while manufacturers aren't required to test formula for their presence. In an investigation last year, Cons Show less Read more
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