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

Independent scientists who reviewed the results said most samples were contaminated with Pfas or phthalates

The Guardian - US · May 10

US agency did not perform safety checks of more than 100 food ingredients, analysis finds

Review of FDA records by the Environmental Working Group reveals firms are exploiting rule to send new chemicals in food system

The Guardian - US · Mar 7

Food additive titanium dioxide likely has more toxic effects than thought, study finds

Controversial additive may be in as many as 11,000 US products and could lead to diabetes and obesity

The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2025

FDA announces proposed levels for lead in processed baby food products

The proposed action levels — which are not legally set limits — would result in reduced exposures to lead and lessen potential health effects for babies and toddlers, the agency said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

A Skittles lawsuit raises questions over titanium dioxide — a legal food additive

A suit has been filed against the maker of Skittles over titanium dioxide, a color additive that has been on the market for decades but which has been banned in food by European authorities.

WEKU · Jul 22, 2022