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Beech-Nut Recalls Brand Of Rice Cereal, Will Stop Making Product Due To High Arsenic Levels Beech-Nut Recalls Brand Of Rice Cereal, Will Stop Making Product Due To High Arsenic Levels
Beech-Nut Recalls Brand Of Rice Cereal, Will Stop Making Product Due To High Arsenic Levels A grain rice cereal is being recalled by Beech-Nut Nutrition due to the presence of inorganic arsenic in the product that could impact infants and children, forcing the company to stop producing it altogether. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the company has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal after tests of the product showed that it was above the guidance level for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic. According to the FDA, it “has recognized that trace elements such as these are widely present in the environment, inclu…

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Five Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions Five Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions
Five Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions If you’re a first-time mom, you probably have questions about breastfeeding. How often should I breastfeed my baby? How can I tell if my baby is hungry? Below, CareMount Medical OB/GYN, Dr. Sadia Sahabi, provides answers to several common questions asked by new moms. 1. How long should I breastfeed my baby? Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of a baby’s life. Breastfeeding should continue up to the baby’s first birthday as new foods are introduced. You can keep breastfeeding after the baby’s first birthday for as long as you and your baby would like. It should…

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