Maryland House Bill 97, also known as “Rudy’s Law,” named after a Maryland child who was recently sickened by cinnamon fruit puree pouches contaminated with lead, would require baby food manufacturers to test products for toxic heavy metals and make the results available to consumers.
A similar piece of legislation was passed in California in October 2023. The Maryland bill was introduced by Representative Deni Taveras (D-46B) and is cosponsored by Cheryl E. Pasteur (D-11A).