The Food and Drug Administration chairman has urged Congress to pass a legislation that would regulate food manufacturers to test its products for lead and ... there had been mandatory testing ...

Kennedy Jr. and Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Sara Brenner said both agencies were committed to increasing testing for the presence of substances like arsenic, lead and mercury, which are all ...

The new plan, called "Operation Stork Speed," includes a commitment by the FDA to increase testing for heavy metals, such as lead and arsenic – which could pose health risks for babies.

The FDA's new initiative, “Operation Stork Speed,” includes increased testing for heavy metals ... attention following reports of arsenic and lead contamination in some powdered formula ...