Lead in Infant Formula: FDA Testing, Updates on State Legislative Efforts
FDA finds lead in 80% of samples; Vermont, New York, and California advance legislation requiring testing and disclosure for infant formula.
Author: Tom Neltner
Tom Neltner is national director for Unleaded Kids. He is a chemical engineer and attorney dedicated to chemical safety issues. He is using his quarter century of experience in government, industry, academia, and non-profit advocacy to protect kids from harmful exposure to lead.
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