FDA sets new lead limits in baby food to protect children's health.

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The FDA made new rules to lower lead in baby food. These rules will make baby food safer for children.

The rules are not laws, but the FDA can punish companies that break them. The FDA wants to lower lead in food to keep children safe.

People who help keep food safe for families are happy about the new rules. But they say the FDA took too long and the rules are not strong enough.

The new rules don't cover all baby foods, like snacks and biscuits. They also don't cover other bad metals found in baby food.

Lead is very bad for children and can hurt their brains and bodies. The FDA wants to make sure baby food is safe from lead.

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What did the FDA do to baby food?

The FDA made new rules to lower lead in baby food.

Are the new rules laws?

No, the rules are not laws, but the FDA can punish companies that break them.

What do people think about the new rules?

People are happy about the new rules, but they say the FDA took too long and the rules are not strong enough.

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