Why do we test for heavy metals in our pouches?
The presence of heavy metals in pureed 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. We are proud to be in compliance with clean purity awarded testing standards.
Thoughtful From Soil to Spoon
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
Stricter Standards
At Sophie's Organics, we set strict internal limits for heavy metals and conduct extensive testing.
U.S. FDA Closer to Zero
The FDA has established action levels to reduce heavy metal exposure in baby and toddler 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.
Our Heavy Metal Test Results Below
Check out the latest results here