‘Concerning Amounts’ of Lead Found in Organic Kids Snacks From Lesser Evil, Serenity Kids: Report

There is currently no federal limit for lead in most foods, including baby foods.

A cafeteria worker supervises lunches for school children at the Normandie Avenue Elementary School in South Central Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 2, 2010. Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images

Two popular brands of organic kids’ snack products have high levels of lead, with one item exceeding the maximum allowable limit, according to a new report by Consumer Reports (CR).

The organization tested six kids’ snack items made from sorghum or cassava for the presence of lead. Two products each from Lesser Evil, Serenity Kids, and Once Upon A Farm brands were tested. Lead poisoning is a big concern as it poses a risk of childhood developmental issues like autism, lower IQ, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.