RFK launches sweeping review of infant formula safety, nutrition

 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing the nutrient content of infant formula, increasing testing for heavy metal contaminants, and encouraging companies to develop new infant formulas, per the request of U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

“The FDA will use all resources and authorities at its disposal to make sure infant formula products are safe and wholesome for the families and children who rely on them,” Kennedy said, according to the HHS website. “Helping each family and child get off to the right start from birth is critical to our pursuit to Make America Healthy Again.” -- More...