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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Jennifer Garner reveals parenting struggles after fight with daughter Violet Affleck
Jennifer Garner revealed the truth about raising her children, days after her daughter Violet Affleck penned a candid essay in which she recalled a tense argument with her mom. Garner, 53, opened up about her struggles during a discussion about her organic children's food brand, Once Upon a Farm, on Thursday night. During a rapid fire game she was asked: 'What's harder - raising kids or raising capital?' Garner quickly responded: 'Kids!' Her business partner, John Foraker - the co-founder and CEO of Once Upon a Farm - agreed, adding: 'Kids, absolutely.' The Alias actress is mom to Violet, 19, Fin (formerly Seraphina who announced they identify as non-binary last year), 16, and Samuel, 13, whom she shares with ex husband Ben Affleck, 52. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She went on to reveal the one particular difficulty she struggled with in the early days of motherhood - baby food. 'I had made my kids baby food. I did not like that process. I love to cook; I do not like to make baby food. It's very confusing,' she said. As a result she teamed up with Foraker and Once Upon a Farm which is estimated to be worth $100 million. Garner's talk came days after her daughter Violet drew a strong reaction with her Yale Global Health Review essay, which was published on May 18 and detailed a tense argument she had with her famous mom while waiting out the LA fires in luxury accommodations in January. While her mom, who volunteered to help, was 'shell-shocked' and 'astonished by the fires in Los Angeles, Violet said she was 'surprised at her surprise as a lifelong Angelena and climate-literate member of generation Z, my question had not been whether the Palisades would burn but when.' 'My question had not been whether the Palisades would burn but when,' Violet — who made a public plea for 'mask mandates' last year — added. Elsewhere, she mocked pregnancy rumors about her. When asked about the 'quiet rumors' of there being 'a possible IPO on the horizon,' referring to a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) where a private company offers shares of its stock to the public, Garner quipped: 'They also say I'm pregnant.' Roughly five years ago, fans commented on one of her Instagram photos in which they thought she had a baby bump that was covered by her denim overalls. Garner addressed the rumor in the comments section, writing: 'I am 48, have three healthy kids, and am not-and never will be-pregnant. We can lay that pupper to rest. Have [I] gained the Covid 19? Possibly. But that is another story.' Garner also addressed government cuts after the moderator, Kim Last, asked for Garner and Foraker's thoughts about the current proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid that could negatively impact the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). 'I think that it's like there's being dictated high on the mountain in a way, which is great. We should be feeding kids simple, fresh, nutritious foods. I mean it's kind of a no brainer,' she insisted. 'But at the same time we're looking to cut SNAP and WIC benefits and SNAP already is - we'll be saving about $6 a day a person - and so we've got to feed our kids. We can't just say no ultra processed foods and by the way, we're going to cut any government assistance for you.' She shared her worries over kids 'growing up hungry in this country,' adding: 'I mean, 90 percent of kids who are growing up with food insecurity in their homes are living in rural America. 'And a lot of those kids, even where the food is grown — the salad bowl of our country, which is Central Valley, California — the place that you shop there is a convenience store. 'There's not a potato, there's not a carrot, there's not an apple. There's not one thing that's really that fresh.' In addition, she shared her own experiences and her work with Save the Children - especially how she advocates for kids in Washington D.C. - and how important it is to keep 'programs alive' that focus on feeding kids in rural America. 'I've had the most amazing experiences of being on the Save the Children trips twice - once in Central Valley, California, once in Navajo Nation in New Mexico,' she told the crowd as she noted that the local food pantries informed her that Once Upon A Farm was the only fresh food that the kids there had ever had. Garner's goal, through Once Upon a Farm, is to 'raise the access of healthy, simple, real whole ingredients' and the business' goal is 'to serve a million meals to kids in rural America,' which she and John say they'll be able to reach in June this year, especially with help from their new partnership with Feeding Millions. Garner ended the conversation with telling the crowd that everyone should check out Angel City Football Club (ACFC) as Once Upon a Farm partnered with the stadium after Natalie Portman (someone she called ''so incredible and elegant') convinced her to invest in it.
CBS News
24-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Publix recalls baby food sold in more than 1,400 stores after testing finds elevated lead levels
The supermarket chain Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food sold in eight states because product testing found elevated levels of lead, according to federal health officials. Publix recalled 4-ounce Greenwise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches sold at more than 1,400 stores. The pouches were produced by Bowman Andros, a French company with a manufacturing plant in Mount Jackson, Virginia, according to the company's website. Publix issued the voluntary recall on May 9, but it wasn't added to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall list until late Thursday. The potential contamination was flagged by officials in North Carolina, the state that first identified a 2023 lead poisoning outbreak linked to tainted applesauce pouches that sickened more than 500 U.S. children. Routine sampling of the baby food pouches found lead levels at 13.4 parts per billion, according to North Carolina agriculture officials. That exceeds the FDA's recommended limit of 10 parts per billion for such products intended for babies and young children. Publix said all the potentially contaminated products have been removed from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported, the company said. Customers can return the pouches to local stores for full refund. This is the second baby food pouch recall because of potential lead contamination in two months. In March, Target recalled more than 25,000 packages of its store brand Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree because of elevated lead levels. North Carolina collaborates with the FDA to conduct routine testing of food products, officials said. In 2023, state health officials investigated reports of lead poisoning in four children who consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree. Those findings led to the detection of a nationwide outbreak linked to the pouches, which were widely sold in Dollar Tree and other stores. Tests showed they contained lead at levels 2,000 times higher than the FDA's maximum recommended level, as well as chromium. Federal health officials eventually identified 566 cases of confirmed, probable or suspected cases of lead poisoning tied to the pouches in 44 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's childhood lead poisoning program investigated the applesauce outbreak and coordinated the state and federal response. However, the program was eliminated in April as part of federal funding cuts under the Trump administration. CDC officials didn't say whether or how the agency would respond to a similar outbreak now. A spokesperson said the agency is aware of the Publix baby food recall but hasn't been asked to assist with any investigation. There is no safe level of lead exposure, according to the CDC. While the heavy metal is toxic to people of all ages, it can be especially harmful to children, causing damage to the brain and nervous system and slow growth and development. Heavy metals like lead can get into food products from soil, air, water or industrial processes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Publix has recalled baby food due to lead levels. What shoppers should know
Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food sold under its GreenWise brand in Florida and seven other states after testing found elevated amounts of lead. Publix announced the recall on its website on May 9 and it applies to all 1,404 stores in the Lakeland-based chain. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted its recall announcement on Thursday. Exposure to lead, even small amounts, can be harmful to children, especially those ages 6 and younger, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lead can harm the brain and nervous systems and lead to developmental problems like growth and speech. The recalled baby food comes in 4-ounce pouches of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food with a best by date of 11/1/2025. The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is 41415-00901. Bowman Andros produced and distributed the baby food from its Virginia plant for Publix. The Pear, Kiwil, Spinach & Pea Baby Food was sold in the eight states Publix has stores in: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. Publix discovered the problem in North Carolina and initiated the recall after routine sampling discovered elevated amounts of lead. North Carolina agricultural officials found levels at 13.4 parts per billion in the samples, according to ABC News. In January, the FDA offered a guidance report that recommended a limit of 10 parts per billion for products intended for babies and young children. 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves,' Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous said in the FDA recall announcement. 'To date, there have been no reported cases of illness.' Consumers who have purchased the GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food may return the pouches to their local store for a full refund, Brous said. Publix customers with additional questions can call the customer care department at 800-242-1227. Miami's Fruselva USA recalled two lots of Good & Gather baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree that it manufactures for Target stores nationwide in March. The concern? The possibility it contained too much lead. That Target baby food recall covered lot Nos. 4169 with a best by date of Dec. 9, 2025, and 4167 with a best by date of Dec. 7, 2025. About 25,600 4-ounce bowls were in that recall. Miami Herald reporter David J. Neal contributed to this report.
The Independent
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead
The supermarket chain Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food sold in eight states because product testing found elevated levels of lead, according to federal health officials. Publix recalled 4-ounce Greenwise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches sold at more than 1,400 stores. The pouches were produced by Bowman Andros, a French company with a manufacturing plant in Mount Jackson, Virginia, according to the company's website. Publix issued the voluntary recall on May 9, but it wasn't added to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall list until late Thursday. The potential contamination was flagged by officials in North Carolina, the state that first identified a 2023 lead poisoning outbreak linked to tainted applesauce pouches that sickened more than 500 U.S. children. Routine sampling of the baby food pouches found lead levels at 13.4 parts per billion, according to North Carolina agriculture officials. That exceeds the FDA's recommended limit of 10 parts per billion for such products intended for babies and young children. Publix said all the potentially contaminated products have been removed from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported, the company said. Customers can return the pouches to local stores for full refund. This is the second baby food pouch recall because of potential lead contamination in two months. In March, Target recalled more than 25,000 packages of its store brand Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree because of elevated lead levels. North Carolina collaborates with the FDA to conduct routine testing of food products, officials said. In 2023, state health officials investigated reports of lead poisoning in four children who consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree. Those findings led to the detection of a nationwide outbreak linked to the pouches, which were widely sold in Dollar Tree and other stores. Tests showed they contained lead at levels 2,000 times higher than the FDA's maximum recommended level, as well as chromium. Federal health officials eventually identified 566 cases of confirmed, probable or suspected cases of lead poisoning tied to the pouches in 44 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's childhood lead poisoning program investigated the applesauce outbreak and coordinated state and federal response. However, the program was eliminated in April as part of federal funding cuts under the Trump administration. CDC officials didn't say whether or how the agency would respond to a similar outbreak now. A spokesperson said the agency is aware of the Publix baby food recall but hasn't been asked to assist with any investigation. There is no safe level of lead exposure, according to CDC. While the heavy metal is toxic to people of all ages, it can be especially harmful to children, causing damage to the brain and nervous system and slow growth and development. Heavy metals like lead can get into food products from soil, air, water or industrial processes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
Washington Post
23-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead
The supermarket chain Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food sold in eight states because product testing found elevated levels of lead, according to federal health officials. Publix recalled 4-ounce Greenwise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches sold at more than 1,400 stores. The pouches were produced by Bowman Andros, a French company with a manufacturing plant in Mount Jackson, Virginia, according to the company's website. Publix issued the voluntary recall on May 9, but it wasn't added to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall list until late Thursday.
