Why do we test for heavy metals in baby food?

The presence of heavy metals in baby food is a concern primarily because these substances can naturally occur in the environment. The goal is not to eliminate foods that may naturally contain trace amounts of heavy metals but to minimize exposure through rigorous testing, sourcing, and preparation.

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U.S. FDA Closer to Zero

The FDA has established action levels to reduce heavy metal exposure in baby food. For example, lead limits vary by food type, with a maximum of 10 ppb for fruits, vegetables, mixtures, yogurts, and meats, while root vegetables and dry infant cereals have a higher threshold of 20 ppb.
(Final Guidance for Industry, January 2025, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.)
European Union Regulation

The EU enforces strict heavy metal limits for baby food and cereal-based products intended for infants up to 3 years old.
(Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915, April 2023.)
Clean Label Project

This nonprofit organization independently evaluates baby food safety, emphasizing stricter limits for contaminants to promote transparency and purity.

  • Stricter Standards

    At Sophie's Organics, we set strict internal limits for heavy metals and conduct extensive testing

  • Better Farming Practices

    Reducing the use of contaminated water, rotating crops, and using clean soil can help limit heavy metal absorption

  • Transparency

    Our four point testing approach provides parents and families with confidence in product safety. See below for testing results

View Test Results Here

Either type in the flavor or click on the available flavors below to see our heavy metal results