Plum Organics Heavy Metal Testing Disclosure Agreement

Plum Organics, an organic baby food manufacturer, entered into a voluntary compliance agreement with the Texas Attorney General's Office. This agreement stems from an industry-wide investigation opened by the Texas Attorney General's office in August 2025 due to concerns about toxic metals found in baby food products. Plum cooperated with this investigation, which was prompted by a class action lawsuit filed in May accusing several companies of selling contaminated baby food.

Under the terms of the agreement, Plum must continue to test its baby food products for heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. The company must adhere to specific safety guidelines, such as U.S. FDA guidance for lead and EU guidance for cadmium and inorganic arsenic. Furthermore, Plum is required to continue posting lab results for all individual products sold in Texas, covering baby food in jars, pouches, tubs, or boxes for children under two years of age.

The agreement mandates these commitments for a period of three years from the court's signing date and does not include any monetary penalties or payments to consumers. The Texas Attorney General's Office noted that its broader investigation into heavy metals in baby food remains ongoing. Individuals who believe their child was affected by contaminated baby food may be eligible to pursue compensation through an ongoing baby food lawsuit investigation.