Health advocates warn government’s claims of baby formula safety contradict data

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Public health advocates are raising alarms over the safety of baby formulas, disputing government claims that these products meet high safety standards. Studies reveal that many samples tested are contaminated with toxic substances, putting infants' health at risk.

Independent scientists who reviewed the results said most samples were contaminated with Pfas or phthalates The Trump administration announced earlier this month that hundreds of baby formula samples it tested for toxic chemicals “meet a high safety standard”, but public health advocates warn this claim contradicts data showing a majority were contaminated with dangerous substances, such as Pfas or phthalates. Independent scientists who reviewed the results say the data gaps and the contamination raise concerns, though they added the testing shows some bright spots, and praised the US Food and Drug Administration for expanding the testing program, then making the results public. Continue reading...