Baby Food Lawsuits in Houston, Texas
The manufacturers of several brands of baby foods have become the subject of lawsuits over allegations that they released products containing hazardous levels of heavy metals. Children exposed to high levels of mercury, lead, arsenic, or cadmium have allegedly suffered serious health complications, including neurological issues, brain damage, gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular issues, and immunodeficiency. If your child has consumed any of the affected baby foods and suffered adverse health effects as a consequence, you may have a claim against the product’s manufacturer. Contact Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs for a free initial case review to discuss your family’s eligibility for a baby food lawsuit.
Which Toxic Heavy Metals Were Found in Baby Food?
Recent investigations have found toxic heavy metal contamination in several brands of baby food. Independent testing has identified dangerous levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. When consumed in sufficient quantities, these heavy metals can have severe adverse effects on an infant’s development due to their neurotoxic effect.
This heavy metal contamination may have come from the fruits and vegetables used to manufacture the products. Synthetic pesticides used in growing non-organic fruits and vegetables contain heavy metals. Baby food manufacturers allegedly failed to use organic fruits and vegetables or conduct food processing techniques to remove heavy metals from fruits and vegetables exposed to pesticides before incorporating them into baby food products.
Numerous families have come forward to say their children have suffered adverse health effects due to the presence of toxic metals in baby food products. These families have filed lawsuits alleging that the baby food manufacturers knowingly sold baby food contaminated with unsafe levels of heavy metals without warning of the potential health risks to children who consumed their products.
How Can Heavy Metals in Baby Food Affect Your Baby?
Excessive exposure to heavy metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic can cause severe developmental defects in children, including:
- Reduced IQ
- Neurological issues
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Brain damage
- Behavioral issues
- ADHD
- Cancer
- Developmental delays
- Compromised immune system
- Cardiovascular issues
- Anemia
Common signs of health complications caused by heavy metal exposure include developmental delays, learning difficulties, hyperactivity, inattention, gastrointestinal issues, and frequent illnesses or difficulty fighting off infections.
Which Brands of Baby Food Contain Heavy Metals?
Several major baby food brands are accused of allowing heavy metal to contaminate their products, including the following:
- Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
- Earth’s Best Organic (Hain Celestial Group)
- Gerber
- Plum Organics
- Similac (Abbott Laboratories)
- Happy Family Organics (Nurture)
- Sprout Organic Foods
Ask Our Houston Product Liability Attorneys About Toxic Baby Food Lawsuits
Suppose your child has suffered medical complications due to heavy metals in their baby food. In that case, your family deserves to hold the manufacturer accountable and recover the compensation you need for your child’s care. Let Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs help you demand the money and justice your family could be owed. Contact our Houston defective product attorneys today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your family’s options for pursuing a toxic baby food lawsuit.
