STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- A national investigation found 95% of baby foods tested contained the heavy metals lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury. Some also contained the rocket fuel component perchlorate
- Apple and grape juice, oat ring cereal, macaroni and cheese, puff snacks and rice-based foods had the highest levels of heavy metals
- Heavy metals are developmental neurotoxins that can harm a baby’s developing brain and nervous system
- Organic food may still contain heavy metals due to the presence of heavy metals in soil
- There are several ways parents can safeguard their infant’s food, including making their own or using organic or biodynamically-grown vegetables