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Lauren Kirchner

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Investigative Reporter at Consumer Reports

Investigative reporter @ConsumerReports, previously The Markup and ProPublica.

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  • 2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Lauren Kirchner

    An important investigation into infant formula: Exclusive new testing by Consumer Reports highlights safer formulas while also identifying some that contain potentially harmful levels of heavy metals, including lead and arsenic. Here's what parents need to know to make the best choice for their baby. About 1 in 5 newborns in the U.S. rely solely on formula and by six months, 3 out of 4 babies are using it as part of their diet. Consumer Reports analyzed 41 types of powdered formula.

  • 1 month ago | laopinion.com | Lauren Kirchner

    Aunque algunas fórmulas contenían niveles preocupantes, existen opciones más seguras. Tras ver nuestros resultados, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos se ha comprometido a tomar nuevas medidas. By Lauren KirchnerConsumer Reports analizó recientemente 41 tipos de fórmulas en polvo para detectar diversas sustancias químicas tóxicas, como arsénico, plomo, BPA, acrilamida y PFAS.

  • 1 month ago | consumerreports.org | Lauren Kirchner

    While some formulas had concerning levels, there are safer choices. After seeing our results, the FDA is pledging further action. March 18, 2025 Photo: Scott Meadows/Consumer Reports Consumer Reports recently tested 41 types of powdered formula for a number of toxic chemicals, including arsenic, lead, BPA, acrylamide, and PFAS.

  • 1 month ago | consumerreports.org | Lauren Kirchner

    “There may be more bad products on the shelves,” one FDA scientist warns March 6, 2025 Photo: Getty Images Many critical functions of the food division of the Food and Drug Administration have been drastically slowed or entirely stopped since late January, potentially making Americans less safe, current FDA employees say.

  • 2 months ago | laopinion.com | Lauren Kirchner

    Una nueva ley exige compartimentos para baterías más seguros, pero aún quedan lagunas. Aquí te explicamos cómo mantener a salvo a tu familia. Las pilas de botón, o de moneda, son comunes en juguetes y productos para el hogar. También son especialmente peligrosas para los niños pequeños. Si se ingieren, una pila de botón puede quemar el tejido interno del cuerpo en tan solo dos horas.

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Lauren Kirchner
Lauren Kirchner @lkirchner
18 Mar 25

RT @ConsumerReports: A day after CR shared its test results on harmful contaminants in infant formula with the FDA, the federal government…

Lauren Kirchner
Lauren Kirchner @lkirchner
17 Mar 25

RT @thenewledenews: “It doesn’t appear that this administration at the highest level seems to care about food safety,” said Michael Hansen…

Lauren Kirchner
Lauren Kirchner @lkirchner
17 Mar 25

RT @sashachavkin: NEW: FDA food safety scientists stopped clams contaminated with PFAS from entering America. Then they were fired by DO…