Consumer Reports on Infant Formula Contaminants

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom podcast, host Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Dr. Sana Mujahid, Manager of Food Safety Research & Testing at https://www.instagram.com/consumerreports/, to talk about their recent investigation into...
In this episode of The Running Wine Mom podcast, host Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Dr. Sana Mujahid, Manager of Food Safety Research & Testing at Consumer Reports, to talk about their recent investigation into harmful contaminants in baby formula.They break down what was tested, how it was tested, and what the results actually mean for parents. From lead and arsenic to PFAS and BPA, Dr. Mujahid explains how these contaminants end up in formula, what Consumer Reports found, and why most formulas are still safe.You’ll also hear about:
- The difference between powdered and ready-to-feed formulas
- How environmental factors impact formula safety
- What to do if your child’s formula was listed in the “worst choices” category
- Why talking to your pediatrician should always come first
- What parents can expect next from regulators and manufacturers
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