Plum Organics Settled Texas Heavy Metal Testing Case
Texas families can now access testing data for Plum Organics baby food products to review heavy metal levels.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Babies
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Attorney General Ken Paxton reached an agreement with Plum Organics requiring the company to adopt specific heavy metal testing standards and publish results for products sold in Texas. Parents can verify safety data online using UPC codes, lot numbers, or best-by dates found on packaging.
Why it matters
This agreement addresses household concerns regarding the presence of toxic heavy metals in infant nutrition. It establishes a transparency mechanism for parents in Texas to monitor the quality and safety of baby food before purchasing or feeding it to their children.
Plum Organics has committed to following FDA lead guidance and adopting EU standards for cadmium and inorganic arsenic. Products exceeding these limits will not be shipped, and test results are now available through a searchable database on the company's website.
The players
Ken Paxton
The Attorney General of Texas who leads investigations into consumer protection and product safety.
Plum Organics
A baby food manufacturer that has agreed to increase transparency regarding heavy metal levels.
The details
The testing process requires Plum Organics to verify that its products meet strict heavy metal thresholds before they reach retail shelves. Parents in Texas can access these verified test results by entering the product's UPC code, lot number, or best-by date on the manufacturer's website. Additionally, for products subject to FDA lead guidance, QR codes on the packaging will provide a direct link to the testing information.
Timeline
August 2025: The Attorney General initiated the investigation into baby food manufacturers.
September 29, 2026: The agreement between the Attorney General and Plum Organics was announced.
The Home Front
This move represents an shift toward mandatory transparency in the infant nutrition market, moving beyond voluntary industry practices. It aligns with broader regulatory efforts to reduce toxic exposure in processed foods through standardized testing protocols.
If you have Plum Organics pouches in your pantry, you can now visit the company's website to look up the specific testing results for your items. Use the lot number or best-by date on the package to verify the product's heavy metal profile against the new standards.
The takeaway
Transparency in infant nutrition allows parents to make informed decisions about the food they provide at home. Always check the packaging of your current supplies and use the manufacturer's online portal to review the most recent safety test results for your specific lot numbers.
Further reading
You can find more guidance on infant nutrition and safety at Babies.
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