HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is focusing on the safety of infant formula following alarming findings by Consumer Reports (CR) regarding heavy metals. The FDA plans to conduct further testing on popular brands like Enfamil and Similac after CR reported that around half of the 41 tested formula samples contained potentially harmful levels of contaminants such as arsenic and lead. Dubbed "Operation Stork Speed," this initiative aims to guarantee that infant formula remains safe and reliable for families. Notably, although some samples exhibited high toxin levels, others were found to be safe alternatives.
The FDA will use all resources and authorities at its disposal to make sure infant formula products are safe and wholesome for the families and children who rely on them.
About half of the samples tested contained potentially harmful levels of at least one contaminant, raising concerns about infant formula safety.
The report showed that while some formulas had concerning levels of heavy metals, there are still many good options on the market.
Abbott Nutrition's EleCare Hypoallergenic formula had the highest arsenic level at 19.7 ppb, raising serious health concerns for infants.
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