Lauren Kirchner

2 weeks ago | consumerreports.org | Lauren Kirchner

Meanwhile, the commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission debate their own future at a contentious public hearing May 1, 2025 Source: CPSC The Consumer Product Safety Commission—a lesser-known federal agency with a big mission to keep unsafe products off the market and out of our homes—is now under threat, say lawmakers and safety advocates.

1 month 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.

2 months 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.