Rice Cereal: A cautionary tale

You’ve probably heard news articles about infant food safety and heavy metal contamination. Today’s episode of the Milk Minute focuses on the safety and use of infant rice cereal. Your favorite hosts pull together a timeline of historical infant feeding, mass baby food production, and agricultural practices into a cohesive narrative that brings us to the present day. They answer questions of nutrition, safety, and more!

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Listener Question: I stopped breastfeeding about 1 month ago and now am experiencing odd sensations in my breasts. The discomfort feels like lightening bolts all over. Is this normal?

Mentioned in this episode:
Ep. 19: History Of Baby Formula
Ep. 76- Weaning: History, Psychology, and Practical Tips
Consumer Reports Study of Arsenic Levels in Infant Rice Cereal

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