Published April 3, 2025 — Thursday

A Personal Message from Tamara Rubin:

Recent testing of the popular snack Bamba Peanut Butter Puffs (pictured above) revealed the presence of a significant level of Cadmium, a toxic heavy metal known to be carcinogenic. This finding aligns with our extensive testing of various peanut butter-based products—both plain peanut butter and peanut-flavored snacks—that have consistently shown positive results for Cadmium contamination. Such results raise serious health concerns, especially considering that these puffed snacks are frequently given to children with autism, food allergies, or sensitivities. The risk is compounded because Cadmium exposure is linked to long-term health issues, including an increased risk of cancer.

It’s disconcerting to think that children who are already vulnerable due to their health conditions might be exposed to additional risks through foods that are marketed as healthy or safe. We believe it’s crucial for parents and caregivers to be aware of these dangers and to make informed choices. For more detailed information, please explore our testing data on:

• Peanut Butter Testing
• Peanut Butter-Flavored Products
• Puff-type Snacks Made for Children

Full Lab Report Access

The comprehensive, original laboratory report for this product is available at the bottom of this article. We encourage you to scroll down to review the scientific details and detection thresholds.

To assist families in selecting safer foods, supplements, and cosmetics, we have curated several lists on our Food and Supplement Testing Landing Page. These lists are regularly updated and include safer snack options, as well as a compilation of 67 products that have tested non-detect for heavy metals. Bookmark this page for ongoing reference and check back periodically for new updates.

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Laboratory Testing Results: Non-Detects for Heavy Metals

Below is an expanding list of foods, supplements, and cosmetics that have tested non-detect for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic through independent, third-party, community-funded laboratories. Each product’s detection limits are detailed in its respective lab report, accessible by searching the brand name on our website. Flavors and variants not listed may not have been tested or may differ in results.

Updated List as of March 30, 2025 — 62 Products

• Baby Food: Little Spoon Kale, Carrot + Pear BabyBlends
• Baby Food: Little Spoon Butternut Squash + Blueberry BabyBlends
• Baby Food: Little Spoon Sweet Potato BabyBlends
• Baby Food: Little Spoon Sweet Potato + Carrot BabyBlends
• Baby Food: Little Spoon Banana + Pitaya BabyBlends
• Beverage: Honest Kids Organic Appley Ever After Apple Juice Drink: https://amzn.to/4fjGhov
• Beverage: Olipop Grape Tonic: https://amzn.to/4cjFYZu
• Breakfast: Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Panda Puffs: https://amzn.to/4fo1crf
• Breakfast: Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Corn Puffs Gorilla Munch: https://amzn.to/3FHZCDO
• Breakfast: One Degree Organic, Gluten-Free, Sprouted Rolled Oats (Canada): https://amzn.to/3WIQ1BN
• Candy: Lindt White Chocolate Bar (Made in USA): https://amzn.to/3OXkyIm
• Candy: Cavendish & Harvey Wild Berry Drops (Germany): https://amzn.to/3Z1Jxjr
• Coffee & Tea: Chameleon Handcrafted Organic Cold Brew Concentrate: https://amzn.to/3OcrH77
• Coffee & Tea: Tao of Tea Organic Genmaicha: https://amzn.to/3Dp8Fsd
• Coffee & Tea: Califia Farms Almond Latte Cold Brew: https://amzn.to/4gTTGoJ
• Coffee & Tea: Death Wish Organic Espresso Roast Ground Coffee: https://amzn.to/3yo1eiL
• Coffee Creamer (Plant-Based): Laird Superfood Coconut Creamer: https://amzn.to/4fItA7A
• Coffee Creamer (Dairy): Organic Valley Grassmilk Half and Half: https://amzn.to/4fHJIWT
• Dairy, Cheese: Babybel Mini Original Snack Cheese: https://amzn.to/3ZY5noO
• Fruit Snack: GoGo Squeez Organic Apple Sauce Pouch: https://amzn.to/3XhWYLe
• Fruit Snack: Kirkland Organic Apple Sauce Pouch: https://amzn.to/4gOYpZ9
• Fruit Snack: Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars in Strawberry Banana: https://amzn.to/3WQEekA
• Fruit Snack: Once Upon A Farm Dairy-Free Fruit Smoothie in Strawberry Banana Swirl: https://amzn.to/3CPMbAw
• Fruit Snack: Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars in Raspberry Lemonade: https://amzn.to/3XcFsIp
• Infant Formula: Bobbie Organic Gentle Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder: https://amzn.to/3YYb849
• Infant Formula: Bobbie Organic Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder: https://amzn.to/3VOr4Vy
• Infant Formula: Bobbie Grass-Fed Milk-Based Powder: https://amzn.to/3ZlAaeJ
• Infant Formula: ByHeart Infant Formula (US-made, non-organic): https://amzn.to/48DJjTb
• Infant Formula: HiPP Bio Combiotik Infant Formula Stage 1 (imported):
• Infant Formula: HiPP HA Stage PRE (0+ Months, imported):
• Infant Formula: Holle Bio Goat Stage 2 Infant Formula (European, organic): https://amzn.to/3BVU7zI
• Infant Formula: Kendamil Goat Infant Formula (non-organic): Available at Target
• Infant Formula: Kendamil Organic Follow-On Milk (European, Cow Milk): Not available on Amazon
• Infant Formula: Kendamil Whole Milk Infant Formula (Europe, Pink Can): Available at Target
• Infant Formula: Kendamil Organic Infant Formula (Cow Milk): May be found at Target
• Ingredient (Salt): Jacobsen’s Sea Salt (Oregon, USA): https://amzn.to/4dcbk5L
• Ingredient (Salt): Maldon Sea Salt Flakes: https://amzn.to/4iTzWTE
• Ingredient (Baking Flour): Jovial Organic Einkorn Flour (Italy): https://amzn.to/3LIqxix
• Ingredient (Seeds): Costco Kirkland Organic Hemp Seeds: https://amzn.to/4e05RP9
• Ingredient (Seeds): Navitas Organic Gluten-Free Chia Seeds (Mexico): https://amzn.to/3YvE7xC
• Ingredient (Vinegar): Napa Valley Naturals Organic Red Wine Vinegar (California): https://amzn.to/4jWhHOg
• Ingredient (Beans): Jovial Organic Chickpeas (Italy): https://amzn.to/4iRON1l
• Ingredient (Sugar): Anthony’s Organic Granulated Cane Sugar: https://amzn.to/4jf6vLv
• Oil (Avocado): Chosen Foods 100% Avocado Oil (non-organic): https://amzn.to/3YDZSuv
• Oil (Perilla Seed): Dr. Adorable’s Organic Perilla Seed Oil (Korea): https://amzn.to/3NDt7Yc
• Oil (Coconut): Dr. Bronner’s Regenerative Organic Coconut Oil: https://amzn.to/40xwBmv
• Plant-Based Milk: Kiki Milk Organic Plant-Based Milk (original flavor): https://amzn.to/3AA6Qrt
• Plant-Based Milk: West Soy Unflavored Unsweetened Organic Soy Milk: https://amzn.to/4dwev8l
• Supplement: Baby Ddrops Organic Vitamin D3 for Babies: https://amzn.to/49C3ktH
• Supplement: Doctor’s Best Vitamin C with Q-C: https://amzn.to/4hlVvea
• Supplement: Mary Ruth’s Organic Toddler Multivitamin Liquid Drops with Iron: https://amzn.to/3YPhcgx
• Supplement: Mary Ruth’s Organic Toddler Elderberry Liquid Drops: https://amzn.to/42617TU
• Supplement: Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Fish Oil: https://amzn.to/48q1j2V
• Supplement: Nordic Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Gummies (Ages 3+): https://amzn.to/4l7117a
• Supplement: Pectasol Modified Citrus Pectin (Made in USA): https://amzn.to/3QUmZfN
• Supplement: Pendulum Metabolic Daily Dietary Supplement: https://amzn.to/4gY5wOm
• Cosmetic: Kora Organics Noni Face Oil: https://amzn.to/43hy2XO
• Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free): Orajel Kids Training Toothpaste (Natural Berry, Elmo Packaging): https://amzn.to/41wxtrY
• Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free): Miessence Mint Toothpaste: https://amzn.to/4bJc4PO
• Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free): Dr. Brown’s Fluoride-Free Baby Toothpaste (Strawberry Flavor): https://amzn.to/3DCehzZ
• Toothpaste (Low-Fluoride): Pegciz Kids Foam Toothpaste (Watermelon Flavor): https://amzn.to/3RgKEXV
• Tooth Gel (Xylitol): Kid’s Spry Tooth Gel in Original Flavor: https://amzn.to/41GZb4e

Additional Data & Updates

As of March 31, 2025, lab reports are pending publication for some products. To access all third-party lab reports for tested items, visit https://tamararubin.com/2024/05/food-articles/. Stay tuned for more updates and new testing results.

Trace Arsenic Testing in Selected Products

We also identified six additional products that contain trace levels of Arsenic, considered safe by all current standards, with detection thresholds specified in their lab reports:

1. Maseca Instant Corn Masa Flour (Mexico): https://amzn.to/4iR8qWN
2. Kendamil Goat Toddler Milk (non-organic): Available at Target or European specialty retailers.
3. That’s It Apple Cherry Bars (non-organic): https://amzn.to/4fHkSWV
4. Chosen Foods Avocado Oil (non-organic): https://amzn.to/3BVQYQa
5. Now Sunflower Lecithin (non-organic): https://amzn.to/3AFdHzO
6. WishGarden Immune Boost (seasonal supplement): https://amzn.to/3Cd940N

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