Consumer Reports: High Lead Levels Found in Popular Kids' Snacks
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A Consumer Reports study found high levels of lead in popular kids' snacks from brands LesserEvil and Serenity Kids, with some products exceeding California Proposition 65's maximum allowable dose levels. The FDA currently lacks comprehensive standards for heavy metals in baby foods, prompting calls for stricter regulations. Serenity Kids maintains their products are safe and compliant with existing guidelines, while experts highlight the natural occurrence of lead in root vegetables like cassava.
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