My Child Has Consumed Some of the Baby Food Products Identified as Containing Heavy Metals. Should I Have My Child Tested for Heavy Metals? 

pehsu
04/17/2025

We do not recommend heavy metal testing for children based on baby food consumption. Lead screening is part of routine well child care. See our Lead page for Families & Communities to learn more about testing/screening. The most important step is to reduce your child’s exposure to heavy metals from common sources. 

Type: Children's Health Issue: Heavy MetalsInfo For: Families & CommunitiesPEHSU: National PEHSUExposure Pathway: Consumer ProductsFoodSoil