Baby Food Safety Act of 2024

The Baby Food Safety Act of 2024 establishes safety limits for toxic elements like lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic in infant and toddler food (not including infant formula) and foods primarily made of fruit or vegetable purees or juices. Manufacturers must implement regular testing programs for these contaminants, maintain detailed records for two years, and establish environmental monitoring to verify sanitation controls. The Food and Drug Administration must set specific limits by 2025-2028 (lead and arsenic by December 2025, cadmium by April 2026, mercury by April 2028), with regular reviews every four years. The law includes enforcement mechanisms for products exceeding established limits, directly affecting food manufacturers producing products for infants and toddlers under age two.