Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Researchers analyzed 651 commercially produced infant and toddler foods across 10 different grocery chains in the U.S., finding nearly 60% failed to meet nutritional standards.
Manufacturer says it's recalling formula "out of an abundance of caution" after samples tested negative for contaminants.
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month ago.
Formula stock rates have been dropping since the end of February.
Production at the plant had restarted less than two weeks ago following a months-long closure.
