Ensuring your baby’s puffs are safe to consume is a priority

Heavy metals in baby food have been top-of-mind for parents after studies surfaced that showed toxic levels of these chemicals in over 95% of baby foods. While alarming, it has paved the way for reform to reduce dietary exposure to contaminants to as low as possible, while maintaining access to nutritious foods.

Before digging in, it’s important to note that the four harmful metals are: arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury, which are found in all food – not just baby food. They occur naturally or from pollution in the environment. Crops absorb them from soil and water, and they are even found in organic food. However, their presence in baby food raises unique concern, because babies are more sensitive to these neurotoxins, which can permanently alter the developing brain, erode IQ, and affect behavior.

At Puffworks, we take food safety seriously and work with trusted manufacturers and suppliers. We’re committed to using only a few simple ingredients in our puffs. Our Puffworks baby puffs were made with baby in-mind, making them easy to dissolve, including zero grams of added sugar, and using entirely organic ingredients. We carefully select our ingredients from trusted farms who are USDA Certified Organic, and avoid ingredients known to be high in heavy metals like soy, rice, sweet potatoes and fruit juice. We regularly test our finished Puffworks baby products for the following heavy metals: arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury with a trusted ISO 17025 accredited lab.