Earth's Best Organic Whole Grain Oatmeal Baby Cereal - 8oz: Iron Fortified, Non-GMO, No Artificial Flavors

A: It is iron, hence “iron fortified”

A: Hi VMul! Thank you for your interest in our Earth's Best products. Heavy metals are present in the soil, air, and water, and trace amounts are absorbed by the simple ingredients used to make food products, including fruits, vegetables, and grains. Our stringent testing practices include the evaluation of raw ingredients used to manufacture Earth’s Best products prior to use for heavy metals content, pesticide residues, and potential contaminants, and our internal testing procedures are continuously refined. We also test Earth’s Best finished products. Our products comply with all food safety regulations, and we continue to support efforts to reduce trace levels of heavy metals as aligned to FDA’s Closer to Zero initiative. We hope this helps!

A: Helen, I was concerned about that as well. It's healthier, safer and easier to just get Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Steel Cut Oats and grind them yourself real quick in a food processor. Steel Cut Oats are much healthier and easier for babies to digest as well. They are milled from the highest quality farm-fresh organic oats in the world. Each batch is handled with care in the dedicated gluten free facility and tested in the state-of-the-art laboratory to ensure the strict gluten free quality standards are met. You can find them online at VitaCost. Take care! :)

A: Hi Helen, thanks for reaching out! The Hain Celestial Group’s labeling declares major allergens (peanuts, soybeans, milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, tree nuts, and wheat) and we follow the U.S. FDA’s regulations. We recognize the serious nature of the allergen issue and we strive to minimize risk. Both major and minor ingredients of all products, as well as all processing procedures and equipment, are closely scrutinized and all potential allergen issues are declared on our labeling. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions please call us at 1-800-442-4221 Monday - Friday 9 AM - 7 PM EST.

A: This cereal is iron fortified and meets organic dietary needs.

A: Yes, this baby cereal is USDA Organic certified and non-GMO.

A: The cereal is made with just three ingredients, primarily organic whole grain oat flour.

A: No, the cereal contains no artificial flavors or colors.

A: This cereal is designed for babies aged 4 months and older.

A: Hello. Thank you for your interest in Earth Best. We recommend checking the label for the expiration date as the most accurate information can always be found on the product label. Please note, it is also recommended to use the product within 30 of opening, as per the product label.

A: Hi! Thanks for reaching out to us. As with any food that is made with ingredients that are sourced from agriculture, there can be trace levels of heavy metals. Our production process does not introduce or cause the presence of heavy metals. We work diligently with our suppliers from the very beginning as we source our ingredients, and we have stringent testing practices in place to minimize the presence of heavy metals. You can learn more about our food quality and safety as well as our testing processes at https://www.earthsbest.com/producttesting.

A: Hi there! We suggest preparing our Earth's Best® Whole Grain Oatmeal Cereal as close as possible to your child’s feeding time and discarding any remaining cereal. There are specific preparation instructions on the packaging, as well. Thanks!