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Federal health officials recently released reassuring news about U.S. infant formula safety. A comprehensive FDA review, Operation Stork Speed, tested over 300 samples from 2023 to 2025 for heavy metals, pesticides, phthalates, and PFAS. Results showed undetectable or extremely low levels, far below EPA drinking water limits. No pesticides were found in 99% of samples, and 25 out of 30 PFAS compounds were not detected. Experts confirm the supply is safe, with no reason to avoid available formula. This review builds on earlier efforts to scan baby foods for contaminants that could impact childrens brain development, learning, and behavior. The Trump administration initiated this operation in March 2025, the first big safety review in decades. Despite these clean results, some doctors advocate for ongoing checks across the food supply. The FDA plans to continue monitoring and sharing data, aiming to provide parents with confidence while pushing for stricter regulations in the future.

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