State data on infant formula safety raises questions following expert review (opens original article in a new tab)

The Florida Department of Health raised concerns about heavy metals in infant formula, but experts questioned their methodology and findings, while the FDA found all tested formulas below federal limits.

• Florida tested 24 formulas, claiming 16 had heavy metals exceeding federal standards.
• Experts criticized the state's use of EPA water standards for food and found mathematical errors in the data.
• FDA testing of 312 samples showed all were well below EPA limits for heavy metals.