A new statewide initiative aims to improve the health and wellness of Floridians, with state leaders emphasizing transparency, accountability, and a “families first” approach.As part of the effort, the Florida Department of Health recently conducted testing on infant formula products sold across the state. Officials said the department analyzed 24 infant formula samples from different brands purchased at various stores.According to the state, the testing screened for toxic metals and contaminants, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury—substances that can pose health risks, particularly for infants and young children.State officials reported that 16 of the 24 samples tested contained at least one toxin at levels exceeding federal standards.”Small repeated exposures to hidden toxins can really add up in ways we don’t always see until a problem occurs, and that is especially true when it comes to babies who are consuming products unknowingly while parents are doing everything they can to try to make the best decisions that they can for their children,” Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis said.The full test results can be found here.
A new statewide initiative aims to improve the health and wellness of Floridians, with state leaders emphasizing transparency, accountability, and a “families first” approach.
As part of the effort, the Florida Department of Health recently conducted testing on infant formula products sold across the state. Officials said the department analyzed 24 infant formula samples from different brands purchased at various stores.
According to the state, the testing screened for toxic metals and contaminants, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury—substances that can pose health risks, particularly for infants and young children.
State officials reported that 16 of the 24 samples tested contained at least one toxin at levels exceeding federal standards.
“Small repeated exposures to hidden toxins can really add up in ways we don’t always see until a problem occurs, and that is especially true when it comes to babies who are consuming products unknowingly while parents are doing everything they can to try to make the best decisions that they can for their children,” Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis said.
The full test results can be found here.
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