Lead in baby products

Some baby food pouches, purees, and spices such as cinnamon have been recalled for elevated lead, including the widely reported 2023–2024 cinnamon applesauce recalls. The FDA’s Closer to Zero initiative aims to reduce heavy metals in foods for young children. Check specific products against official recalls.

Yes. Certain cinnamon-containing applesauce pouches were recalled after testing found very high lead levels, and many children were affected. Related cinnamon and applesauce products appear in lead recalls listed on this page.

TinySafe tracks baby and kids products recalled for elevated lead, including baby food and pouches, spices, toys, and children’s jewelry. The full list grouped by product type, with official FDA and CPSC sources, is on this page.

Independent testing (such as Consumer Reports) has reported trace heavy metals in some formulas, and a few baby bottles have been recalled for lead in exterior paint or print. Trace amounts in food are common because metals occur naturally in soil; a recall is different — it means a specific product exceeded a limit. TinySafe lists products formally recalled for lead; for general formula concerns, the FDA's Closer to Zero pages and your pediatrician are the right sources. We report recalls, not test scores, and we don't rate a formula as 'best' or 'cleanest.'

There is no known safe level of lead for children. Exposure in early childhood can affect brain development, learning, and behavior, and the effects can be permanent, which is why lead recalls are treated urgently. If you're concerned about exposure, talk to your pediatrician.

Find the product on this page or in the TinySafe recall index. Each entry links to the official FDA or CPSC recall record so you can confirm the affected lots or models before you feed or buy.