Overview

• FDA Chairman Dr. Robert Califf advocates for Congress to mandate testing for lead and other harmful chemicals in food products.
• Recent incidents, including lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce that sickened children, underscore the urgency of regulatory changes.
• Consumer Reports calls for removal of Lunchables from school menus due to high levels of lead and sodium.
• A coalition of 20 attorney generals has urged the FDA to enforce stricter testing protocols for children's food products.
• Califf describes the FDA's role as a referee, emphasizing the need for legislative support to enforce food safety regulations.