Baby food manufacturers were found to sell products with high levels of toxic metals.

Pennsylvania – February 4, 2020

A congressional investigation has named four leading baby food manufacturers who knowingly sold baby food that contained high levels of toxic heavy metals, as outlined in supporting documents released Thursday.  “Dangerous levels of toxic metals like arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury exist in baby foods at levels that exceed what experts and governing bodies say are permissible,” said Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, the chair of the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, which conducted the investigation.  If individuals who have children find they are sick with toxic heavy metal poisoning, they should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney to see if they may seek compensation for damages related to medical care and other harms.

Risk of use.

Consumers who sustain harm due to a defective product should know that multiple parties may be held liable for releasing the product that they knew, or should have known posed a risk to end users and should be responsible for compensating any damages. The jurisdiction in which the product liability case is filed will determine the liability of those involved in the chain of commerce as the defective product passes from the manufacturer to the consumer.  Speak to a products liability attorney regarding venue and guidance for legal action.

Failure to warn of possible dangers.

A products liability lawsuit can also be brought for a manufacturer’s failure to warn of potential hazards and risks. Any party found in the chain of distribution can be liable if warnings or instructions could have prevented harm, or if the warnings themselves, when followed properly, caused harm from toxin build up.

Legally responsible parties.

A products liability attorney can address responsible parties and their part in the dangers posed to individuals who have purchased and used a dangerous food products.  They can include the manufacturer, a retailer, or a wholesale provider and legal action can be supported by tort laws – based on the idea that people are liable for the consequences of their actions, whether intentional or accidental, if they cause harm to another person or entity; and vicariously liability, the legal doctrine that assigns liability for an injury to a person who did not cause the injury, but who had a particular legal relationship to the negligent entity.

Hire an attorney.

Contact an experienced personal injury attorney in Pennsylvania for a consultation after toxic food exposures.  They can research specific case facts and interpret product liability regulations, state, and federal law to support a case’s best outcome toward compensation for damages and injuries caused food substances that cause harm to babies, and children.  Scanlon & Wojton will fight for a victim’s rights and are familiar with manufacturing regulations and product liability laws that will impact a case outcome.

Scanlon & Wojton, Attorneys at Law

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Pittsburgh, Pa 15219

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Sources.

https://oversight.house.gov/sites/democrats.oversight.house.gov/files/2021-02-04%20ECP%20Baby%20Food%20Staff%20Report.pdf

Leading baby food manufacturers knowingly sold products with high levels of toxic metals, a congressional investigation found – CNN

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.085.053.000..HTM