HHS Releases Tool to Search for Chemical Contaminants in Foods

People can use the tool to find contaminants in bananas, carrots, milk, and other foods and drinks.

Then-secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the Senate Committee on Finance on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 29, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and one of its offices have released a new tool that lets people see the levels of contaminants in various foods, such as fruits and vegetables.

The tool is an online searchable database that lists contaminant levels. Unveiled on March 20, it lets users filter by contaminant type as well as food category, with examples including milk, pistachios, and bananas.