Lead (Pb)

CAS: 7439-92-1 | Type: heavy_metal

High Risk (Adults)

Safety Summary

Hazard Profilehazardous
Risk (Adults)High
Risk (Children)Severe
Risk (Dogs)High
Risk (Cats)Moderate To High

Regulatory Status

SummaryCalifornia Prop 65 listed
Molecular FormulaPb
Molecular Weight207

Food Safety Thresholds (Baby Food)

United States (FDA) — Baby Food Fruits Vegetables Mixtures Yogurts Meats10 ppb (non-binding guidance)
United States (FDA) — Baby Food Single Ingredient Root Vegetables20 ppb (non-binding guidance)
United States (FDA) — Dry Infant Cereals20 ppb (non-binding guidance)
United States (FDA) — Baby Food Snacks Puffs TeethersNo level set (no governing limit)
United States (FDA) — Baby Juice10 ppb (draft — not finalized)
European Union — Baby Food Processed Cereal Based General20 ppb (binding maximum)
California (AB-899) — Processed Baby Food GeneralNo level set (disclosure mandate, not a level)

Governance status, not safety advice — see the full coverage-gap & legal-force matrix.

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