Infant formula largely safe from heavy metals, FDA finds
The FDA tested 312 infant formula samples from 16 brands and found undetectable or very low levels of contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and PFAS, with all heavy metal levels below federal drinking water limits. Health officials described the findings as reassuring but emphasized the need for ongoing monitoring and potential standards for contaminants in infant formula. The testing is part of broader efforts to improve infant formula safety and supply following previous safety concerns and public scrutiny.
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Health Infant formula largely safe from heavy metals, FDA finds Multiple samples from 16 brands showed undetectable or very low levels of contaminants Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article Eric Gay/AP By Sarah ToddApril 29, 2026 Reporter, Commercial Determinants of Health Sarah Todd[email protected]Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. New contamination testing results from the Food and Drug Administration confirm the safety of infant formula in the U.S., the agency said Wednesday.
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