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Baby Food Safety: Less Toxic Elements in Infant and Toddler Food

This act aims to enhance the safety of infant and toddler food. It introduces new limits for toxic elements like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in products for children up to 36 months old. Manufacturers will be required to regularly test their products and publicly report the results, and mandatory recalls will be implemented for products exceeding the set standards. Additionally, the act includes a public awareness campaign for parents and funding for research into methods of minimizing heavy metals in crops.
Key points
New, lower limits for toxic elements (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury) in infant and toddler food.
Baby food manufacturers must regularly test their products and publicly disclose the results.
Mandatory recalls for products that exceed the established toxic element limits.
Public awareness campaign for parents about the risks of toxic elements in baby food.
Funding for research into agricultural methods to reduce heavy metal levels in crops.
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Print number: 117_S_1019
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-03-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Baby Food Safety Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1019.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New, lower limits for toxic elements (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury) in infant and toddler food.
  • Baby food manufacturers must regularly test their products and publicly disclose the results.
  • Mandatory recalls for products that exceed the established toxic element limits.
  • Public awareness campaign for parents about the risks of toxic elements in baby food.
  • Funding for research into agricultural methods to reduce heavy metal levels in crops.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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