Major baby food brands have been named in lawsuits filed on behalf of parents and families whose children’s health was put at risk due to the presence of heavy metals in baby food.
Heavy metals in baby food is a major health concern, and consuming baby foods contaminated with these heavy metals has been linked to an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other developmental issues.
According to the baby food lawsuits, several companies knowingly sold — and continue to sell — products tainted with heavy metals that can cause brain damage. Specifically, brain damage that manifests as diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. The companies charged in the baby food lawsuit include:
- Beech-Nut
- Gerber
- Hain Celestial Group – Earth’s Best Organic
- Nurture – Happy Family Organics and Happy BABY
- Plum Organics
- Sprout Foods – Sprout Organic Food
- Walmart – Parent’s Choice
In April 2024, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) established a multidistrict litigation (MDL) to handle Toxic Baby Food Lawsuits filed against negligent manufacturers by parents across the country. Anapol Wiess attorneys Alex Walsh and William Smith have been appointed to help lead the MDL as members of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee.
If your or a loved one’s child was diagnosed with Autism or other disorders after consuming baby food contaminated with heavy metals, you may be eligible to file a Toxic Baby Food Lawsuit. You can get answers from the attorneys at Anapol Weiss. Please feel comfortable to reach out to us for more information. Call our firm for a free, confidential consultation. There is no obligation when you contact us. We will explain your legal rights and the next steps toward holding the baby food manufacturers responsible.