Hidden Dangers in Baby Food
A 2021 Congressional investigation revealed shocking levels of toxic heavy metals in popular baby foods. These contaminants can cross the blood-brain barrier during crucial developmental stages, potentially causing permanent neurological damage.
Arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury are especially harmful to infants and toddlers whose brains are rapidly developing. Medical research published in journals like Pediatrics and Environmental Health Perspectives has established strong links between early heavy metal exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and ADHD.
Internal company documents revealed these manufacturers tested their products, knew about the contamination, yet continued selling these foods to unsuspecting parents. The FDA has since launched its “Closer to Zero” action plan, but for many New Jersey children, the damage is already done.
Your Legal Grounds for Filing a Toxic Baby Food Lawsuit
Parents trusted baby food brands to provide safe, healthy nutrition. Instead, many products were found to contain dangerous levels of heavy metals. The information below explains the key legal claims that support lawsuits on behalf of affected children and families.
Baby food companies had a duty to provide safe products. By selling foods with dangerous heavy metals without adequate warnings, these manufacturers breached this duty and can be held liable for resulting injuries.
Despite internal testing showing dangerous contamination, baby food manufacturers failed to warn parents about heavy metal risks. This deprived families of making informed choices about their children’s nutrition and safety.
Companies marketed these products as nutritious and safe while concealing internal test results showing dangerous contamination. This deceptive marketing misled parents into purchasing products that could harm their children.
Manufacturers failed to properly test, monitor, and remove contaminants from their products despite industry knowledge of risks. This negligence led directly to children’s exposure to harmful neurotoxins.
Cases have been consolidated into “Baby Food Products Liability Litigation” (MDL No. 2997). This coordination allows individual families to benefit from collective evidence while maintaining their unique damage claims.
Baby food lawsuits are built on strong legal foundations, including product liability, consumer fraud, and failure to warn. With scientific evidence and consolidated litigation underway, families have powerful tools to hold manufacturers accountable for putting children at risk.
Do You Have a Case?
New Jersey families may qualify for compensation if their child:
- Regularly consumed store-bought baby foods from manufacturers like Gerber, Beech-Nut, Earth’s Best Organic, HappyBABY, Plum Organics, or Parent’s Choice
- Received a medical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD
- Was diagnosed after the period of baby food consumption
- Has limited or no family history of these conditions
The strongest cases involve children diagnosed between ages 2-10 who consumed these products during their critical developmental years. Our toxic baby food attorneys can evaluate your specific circumstances and determine if you have a valid claim.
Next Steps for Families Affected by Toxic Baby Food
If your child has been diagnosed with a neurological condition linked to heavy metal exposure from toxic baby food, taking action now can make all the difference. The steps below outline how to protect your rights and pursue the compensation your family deserves.
Our simple case evaluation tool quickly determines if your family qualifies for compensation. Answer a few questions about your child’s diagnosis and baby food consumption to learn if you have a valid claim.
Families may receive funds for medical expenses, therapy costs, educational support, lost parental wages, and pain and suffering. We pursue compensation for both current and future care needs.
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. represents families on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we secure compensation. Our New Jersey toxic baby food lawyers advance all costs associated with your case.
Evidence becomes harder to gather over time, and legal deadlines may apply. Taking action now protects your child’s rights and positions your claim advantageously within the ongoing litigation.
From free evaluations to no-cost legal representation, our firm makes it easy for families to take action. With time-sensitive deadlines and valuable compensation on the line, now is the time to seek accountability and support for your child’s future.
Get Justice for Your Child
Learning your child’s developmental challenges might have been prevented is devastating. The manufacturers responsible must be held accountable for their negligence.
Don’t face this challenge alone. Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. is standing by to help your family seek justice and secure your child’s future.