Sec. 3. Report to Congress
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Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall submit a report to Congress on lead exposure in baby foods, fruit juices, and other foods frequently consumed by infants and children, which shall— address, at minimum— differences in levels of lead in varying types of foods, including raw fruit, raw vegetables, baby foods, baby food juice, regular juice, prepared meals, and dry foods; all known and potential sources of lead in food, including lead-contaminated soil, food processing materials, bottling procedures, and food preparation; actions the Food and Drug Administration has taken and plans to take to reduce lead in foods; and actions the Food and Drug Administration has taken and plans to take to implement sensitive methods that have the capacity to detect the lowest possible amount of lead; and include recommendations for Congress and for food manufacturers on reducing the amount of lead in foods.