This sample represented approximately 75 per cent of infant formulas available on the Nigerian market. It consists of infant formulas and follow-on formula samples which were soy-based, milk and rice-based, rice, wheat and mixed cereal gruel (all sold as powder), vegetable meals, and fruit-based desserts. Aluminium and mercury levels were within permissible limits, but arsenic concentrations in the infant formulas exceeded established safe limits. The concentrations of aluminium and mercury were highest in milk-based infant formulas compared to other types, whereas arsenic was lowest in milk-based infant formulas compared to other analysed types. The levels of arsenic were higher in cereal-based formulas compared to milk-based formulas, but the difference was not significant.

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 28, 2020 05:03 UTC