HBBF Statement on Beech-Nut's Rice Cereal Recall: A Step in the Right Direction
June 8, 2021
The June 8 recall of Beech-Nut’s infant rice cereal represents a positive step towards ensuring the safety of baby foods. Arsenic in the recalled cereal exceeds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) action level of 100 parts per billion.
‘Best Babies Zone’ Reaches Community Members in Wilkinsburg, PA
May 19, 2021
The Best Babies Zone helps streamline collaboration of local health providers and community support services and serves as a catalyst for community-wide change.
Launching Bright Cities Case Studies
May 13, 2021
To honor the collaborative efforts of our cities, and potential Bright Cities, we’re so excited to launch a new resource: Bright Cities Case Studies.
5 Cities Focusing on Climate and Health
April 20, 2021
There are simple solutions to help lessen the impacts of climate on health. Here is how 5 Bright Cities have impacted not only the health of their residents, but the health of their environments through green infrastructure.
What FDA's "Closer to Zero" Plan is Lacking
April 8, 2021
HBBF welcomes the FDA’s announcement of Closer to Zero, the agency’s new action plan to reduce heavy metals in baby foods. But why does it take over three years just to finalize action levels?
RFP Announcement: Scale Pilot Projects in Your City
April 7, 2021
Bright Cities is again thrilled to partner with the Mayors Innovation Project on a $10,000 RFP for US city leaders. The proposal deadline is May 3, 2021.
Children are at the Heart of Jackson, MS
April 1, 2021
Survey results show that 33% of mothers and guardians are not aware of how to protect their children from lead. So, One Voice launched community education events, including the retrofit of local childcare center with toxic-free training and new paint.
Using a Mobile Market to Bring Healthy Food & Prenatal Services to Families in Champaign IL
March 3, 2021
A Mobile Food Market program partnered to provide in-home support to expectant and current mothers and babies from low-income families as well as local and organic produce.