Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. The foods we eat as young children help set ...

As much as 60% of baby foods on the market may not meet the nutritional standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO), a new study found. The findings were published in the journal Nutrients ...

Every week, Caitlin Sciutto stops by Target and piles her cart with pureed food pouches for her 4-year-old and twin 18-month-old sons. In goes a 24-pack of unsweetened applesauce. Then a 24-pack of ...

For the first time in history, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead in processed baby foods that are sold on supermarket shelves and online. The agency’s ...

For many parents, feeding their infant or toddler healthy foods is a priority. But a recent study found that nearly two-thirds of baby foods sold in U.S. grocery stores don't meet nutrition guidelines ...

A global review shows that heavy metal contamination is far more common in baby foods than expected, revealing high-risk products and highlighting the urgent need for stronger safety standards. Study: ...

Earlier this year, a report by the University of Leeds and BBC Panorama put foods targeted at babies and toddlers under the spotlight. Leading brands including Ella’s Kitchen, Heinz, Piccolo, Little ...

Food additives eaten during pregnancy can change gut bacteria and raise later inflammation and weight gain risk, even without ...