For parents, one of the most fundamental jobs is keeping their children safe. With busy lives and not much time to spare, parents often put their trust in pre-made food, manufactured outside of the home. Parents expect these foods to be safe for their children to eat, but what happens when they aren’t? This article will explore the issue of heavy metals being found in baby food, and how ICP analysis can help to prevent this issue.
What Metals are Present in Baby Food?
Recently, samples of baby food have been found to contain alarming levels of inorganic arsenic, cadmium, and lead. Heavy metals are often found in foods because of contaminated water or ingredients, however, the levels present in baby food are concerning. As babies and young children have not achieved their full brain development, these materials can cause irreparable damage.
Heavy metal food poisoning is usually something that builds up slowly over time through f