The Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 establishes new federal safety standards for infant and toddler foods by requiring the FDA to set mandatory limits on four toxic elements—lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic—with proposed limits for lead and arsenic due by December 2026 and final limits within 18 months thereafter. Food manufacturers must implement control programs, conduct quarterly testing of final products using accredited laboratories, and maintain detailed records for at least two years, with compliance enforcement beginning two years after the bill's enactment. The legislation defines infant and toddler foods as any products marketed for children up to 24 months old (excluding infant formula) and designates baby food products that exceed the established contaminant limits or fail to meet manufacturer compliance requirements as adulterated and unsafe for sale. The bill also expands the FDA's authority to mandate recalls of contaminated baby food products, strengthening the agency's enforcement tools. These requirements apply to all manufacturers of infant and toddler foods and fruit and vegetable purees sold in the United States.
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