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Kennedy Calls for Formula Review Amid Health Concerns

2/17/2026

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. invited infant-formula executives to Washington to discuss nutrient requirements.
Kennedy expressed concerns about seed oils and heavy metals in United States formula relative to European standards.
The move aligns with 'Make America Healthy Again' movement and precedes Operation Stork Speed, a review by the administration of President Donald Trump.
There is consensus that a re-examination of these requirements is necessary.

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Story summary

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. invited infant-formula executives to Washington to discuss nutrient requirements.
Kennedy expressed concerns about seed oils and heavy metals in United States formula relative to European standards.
The move aligns with 'Make America Healthy Again' movement and precedes Operation Stork Speed, a review by the administration of President Donald Trump.
There is consensus that a re-examination of these requirements is necessary.