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FAQ: Answers about Heavy Metals

Heavy metals are elements naturally found in soil and water. Fruits, vegetables and grains can absorb these elements from soil and water as they grow.

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Understanding the California Legislative Assembly Bill 899 & Heavy Metals Testing

Beginning in January 2025 baby food manufacturers including Gerber will be sharing heavy metal testing results on foods for children under 2 years as required by the California legislative assembly bill 899, also called AB 899. The goal of AB 899 is to provide additional transparency to parents and caregivers as they make food choices…

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Heavy Metals in Foods: Expert Resources

Gerber partnered with the International Food Information Council (IFIC) to provide resources and education on heavy metals in foods. These resources provide practical recommendations and definitions for families to reduce heavy metal exposure.

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Understanding Heavy Metals - BabyMatters

Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury are present in soil, water, and air, absorbed by crops and animals, and can impact early development. Homemade and store-bought baby foods have similar heavy metal levels. To reduce exposure, wash, peel, and cook foods wisely, ensure clean water, prioritize iron and zinc-rich foods,…

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Gerber is a Clean Label Project® Certified Brand

We know that parents and professionals alike have questions about the presence of substances such as heavy metals and pesticides in foods for their children. We are proud to build upon our long history of high standards for the quality and safety of our foods by becoming a Clean Label Project® Certified brand. Our growing list of…

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Heavy Metals and Baby Food – Bytes of Health

The Gerber Medical team partnered with experts at Bytes of Health podcast to bring you the facts about heavy metals and baby food. Learn about how heavy metals are defined, and what parents and caregivers can do to minimize baby’s exposure.

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Gerber's Commitment to Quality

We know that heavy metals have been a big topic of conversation and concern for parents and caregivers, baby food makers and regulators in recent years. We want parents and caregivers to understand our process and standards, because we know how important safety is for little ones.

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Understanding Heavy Metals: Key Findings from Interviews with Parents

At the 2024 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference & Exposition (FNCE), Gerber presented consumer research findings that provide insights to help parents understand more about heavy metals in foods. Our visual infographic designed to educate parents about understanding heavy metals in foods can help increase…

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Feeding Babies: Understanding Heavy Metals

In this webinar, Gerber BabyMatters by Gerber Medical Hub explores "Feeding Babies & Young Children: Understanding Heavy Metals" with Pediatrician & Medical Toxicologist, Dr. Jennifer Sample, MD.

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Understanding Heavy Metals Roundup - BabyMatters

Gerber BabyMatters™ answers your questions about heavy metals and provides tips for reducing exposure: What are heavy metals? How do heavy metals get in foods? Do homemade foods have less heavy metals? Can the exposure to heavy metals from foods be reduced?

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Understanding Heavy Metals Podcast - BabyMatters

Podcast interview with Pediatrician and Toxicologist, Dr. Jennifer Sample, on the important topic of feeding infants and children, and understanding heavy metals.

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Rice Intake Among Infants 6-11.9 months

The FDA Closer to Zero Action Plan aims to reduce toxic element exposure in foods for infants and young children, with a focus on inorganic arsenic in rice. The study found that older infants consume rice from a variety of foods, and to minimize inorganic arsenic exposure infants should be offered foods made from a variety of grains.

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