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FDA issues ruling on US infant formula supply after contaminant study
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FDA issues ruling on US infant formula supply after contaminant study

The Independent·Jonel Aleccia·about 1 month ago
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A new federal analysis has offered reassuring findings regarding the safety of infant formula in the U.S., reporting "reassuringly low levels" of heavy metals, pesticides, and other potential contaminants. Federal health officials released the findings on Wednesday. The comprehensive review, conducted as part of the Food and Drug Administration’s Operation Stork Speed project, was described as the "largest and most rigorous" to date. It concluded that the nation's infant formula supply is "safe," a sentiment echoed by both agency officials and independent experts. "There’s no reason not to use any available formula" in the U.S., stated Dr. Steven Abrams, a pediatrics professor at the University of Texas at Austin, who reviewed the study's findings. Between 2023 and 2025, FDA officials meticulously tested over 300 samples of commercial infant formula.…

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